Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Law

Manhattanville College’s criminal justice and law degree is designed to prepare students for law school or for pursuing careers in criminal justice and the government. In the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal Justice and Law program, students develop a complete understanding of the American legal and criminal justice system, the varied political, legal, sociological, and cultural dimensions of the study of criminal justice, and the philosophical and ethical issues in law enforcement. The criminal justice and law major acquaints students with the skills needed to excel in the study of law, law enforcement, corrections, and legal professional environments and opens opportunities for further graduate study in law, public affairs, education, and more.

The bachelor’s in criminal justice and law program is a four-year degree covering the necessary material for students interested in pursuing careers or graduate study in the fields of criminal law or law enforcement.

As a criminal justice and law major at Manhattanville, students will learn from expert professors with experience in the field and demonstrate their knowledge of the practices of criminal lawyers and criminal justice professionals through mock trials, in-class oral arguments, and internships.

With small class sizes facilitating class discussion and opportunities to interact with distinguished professors, the criminal justice and law major ensures students graduate confident in their skills. Whether students are excited about beginning their career or they want to pursue graduate credentials to practice law, teach, or do research in the field, Manhattanville’s major satisfies their goals.