Criminal Justice (Major)

The Criminal Justice major at Nyack is designed to equip its students with the integrity and Christian character needed to face the unique challenges of working in the criminal justice field. With a biblical cornerstone, the program trains students to understand the legal, philosophical, and moral foundations of the criminal justice system. Students are prepared to be community engagers as well as practitioners who seek to help and comfort.

The criminal justice program at Nyack is unique due to the emphasis on the restorative justice approach. Restorative justice is a philosophical framework that emphasizes the need to focus on the way in which crime harms relationships and communities.

This framework is firmly rooted in the biblical principles of healing, restitution, and reconciliation. The student’s educational experience culminates in a hands-on internship experience giving them the unique opportunity to gain practical experience, insight, and skills in the criminal justice domain.

There may be additional costs by this University.