The Major curriculum combines theory and scholarship with hands-on experiences, through internships and courses with an applied focus. Law and Justice faculty include professors with expertise in criminal justice, law, sociology, ethics, psychology and business forensics ? as well as respected practitioners in the field.

With a Criminal Justice (CCS) degree from Rider University you will :

  • Discover the?underlying social causes of criminal behavior
  • Learn how justice is administered
  • Evaluate evidence-based policies and strategies designed to enhance public safety
  • Develop the essential skills needed to succeed in the criminal justice field