Sociology and Criminal Justice
The Sociology and Criminal Justice program provides a foundation for students to pursue careers in social services
Jobs including social work, reentry services, victim services, law enforcement, probation and parole, law offices, and criminal justice research organizations.
From the global pandemic to increasing social inequalities to massive, sustained protests against police brutality, our program provides students knowledge and skills essential to build a future addressing social justice concerns that characterize contemporary society.
Prepare for
an impactful career
Hands on
Bright Futures
Outcomes-driven
Institution and Centers
The Sociology & Criminal Justice Department houses three centers:
Our SFC community is enhanced by the centers housed in the Sociology and Criminal Justice Department. The centers host an array of interdisciplinary guest speakers, journalists, practitioners, community activists, and research professionals. The centers are primary sponsors of the SFC Senior Lecture Series that regularly host events, film/documentary screenings, and seminars. The series brings together students, senior citizens, and other community members to explore historical and contemporary developments in sociology and criminology.
Emily Horowitz
Office: 718-489-5446
Halyna Lemekh
Office: 718.489.5476
Sociology and Criminal Justice Programs
Criminal Justice Minor
Criminal Justice, A.A.S.
Criminal Justice, B.S.
Forensic Science Minor
Sociology (Social Work), B.A.
Sociology Minor
Sociology, B.A.
OUTCOME DRIVEN EDUCATION
The Bronx Defenders
B.S. Biology, McGuire Scholar
BA Education, McGuire Scholar
Director of U.S. Prisons Program
The Bronx Defenders
B.S. Biology, McGuire Scholar
BA Education, McGuire Scholar
Director of U.S. Prisons Program
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“[Dr. Ruiz] said that I need to believe in myself and do this for myself.. I will remember her saying that to me for the rest of my life, because it's completely true.”
“I wanted to go somewhere where I had the opportunity to build relationships with my professors and just to be able to have that support system when you need one. And that was something that I got.”
“I definitely would not be where I am today without education, and St. Francis played a huge, critical role in my obtaining education.”
“The class I took with Jason Dubow [Lecturer of English] was digital humanities. The role he played in coaching me was greater than that class.”
“[Dr. Ruiz] said that I need to believe in myself and do this for myself.. I will remember her saying that to me for the rest of my life, because it's completely true.”
“I wanted to go somewhere where I had the opportunity to build relationships with my professors and just to be able to have that support system when you need one. And that was something that I got.”
“I definitely would not be where I am today without education, and St. Francis played a huge, critical role in my obtaining education.”