Department Chair: Mario Gaboury , Professor, PhD, Pennsylvania State University, JD, Georgetown University Law Center
Assistant Department Chair: David Schroeder, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Graduate Programs Director: James Cassidy , Associate Professor, PhD, Hahnemann University, JD, Villanova School of Law
The University of New Haven's criminal justice program provides a depth of coverage that is virtually unmatched. The criminal justice and public safety programs are psychology-based, endowing the graduate with a keen grasp of crime-solving and public-safety issues and the mindset behind them. From law enforcement to corrections, at UNH you'll gain the edge you'll need in the real world.
Unique Features
- One of the oldest, largest, and best-known programs in criminal justice in the United States.
- Second-largest private provider of Protective Services Education (Federal Department of Education category for public safety degrees) in the United States.
- A large alumni network to support our graduates.
- A unique combination of forensic science with criminal justice is offered in investigative services.
- Other unique programs offered in juvenile and family justice, computer forensics, and crime victim services.
Specializations in our diversified academic offerings include:
- Law enforcement administration
- Corrections
- Crime analysis investigative services
- Juvenile and family justice
- Victim services administration
Our program includes internships and co-op opportunities with hands-on, supervised field experiences to help students learn to apply their classroom education. Students can maximize the value of their education in their professional field by combining degree programs with academic minors in areas such as forensic science, fire science, or arson/fire investigation, or by completing certificates in areas such as law enforcement science, computer forensic investigations, information protection and security, and private security.
