Students in the degree may choose from one of three areas of concentration:
- Human Security
- Comparative Justice
- Criminology
- The degree requires two years of college-level study of a foreign language or demonstrated working competency in a foreign language.
- In addition to Spanish and French, students have the option of choosing from Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Russian.
- Interested students also have the option of earning a Masters degree in Business Administration or in Global Development and Peace by completing a fifth year of study beyond the normal years.
- UB Criminal Justice track students are also encouraged to take courses in Martial Arts.
- Internships with law enforcement agencies are also available.