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When you declare a minor in criminal justice, you will develop a basic understanding of the criminal justice system as well as an appreciation of criminal justice as a social science. You’ll take courses from a variety of departments and disciplines, including sociology, political science, anthropology, psychology, and philosophy.
Declaring a minor allows you to explore interests outside of your major and make interdisciplinary connections. With a minor in criminal justice, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for positions such as a paralegal, forensic psychologist, criminal profiler, youth correctional counselor, and intelligence analyst, among others.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
All of the following:
Two courses, one chosen from each of two of the following areas:
Contact the Sociology Department for information on academic advisers and office hours.
Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in Sociology offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
