Social Sciences Programs

Prepare for the rigors of working in the challenging criminal justice system of today—and to lead it tomorrow—with a criminal justice degree from Molloy. Our undergraduate program—as well as dual-degree and graduate programs—give you the skills you need to advance your career faster and easier than you ever thought possible.

At Molloy, you’ll benefit from:

• Hands-on experience. Every Molloy student completes an internship at a criminal justice agency.
• Relationships with leaders in the field. Engage with scholar-practitioners who bring their real-world experience—and connections—into the classroom.
• Individualized attention. Learn in small classes, and in a program that you’ll design to meet your individual needs with a faculty adviser assigned specifically to you.
• Leading-edge programs. Hear from the best minds in criminal justice—right here on campus—with events sponsored by our professional advisory and innovative international and national programs.
• A legal studies minor/paralegal certificate approved by the American Bar Association that’s designed for students looking to pursue legal careers in the public or private sector.

Advance your career with a graduate degree.

Want to earn a master’s too? Molloy offers both an accelerated BS/MS in criminal justice—that enables you to take graduate courses while still an undergraduate—as well as a graduate degree with flexible evening, hybrid, and traditional course options.

Criminal justice majors can pursue a career in:

• Law enforcement
• Community and institutional corrections
• Youth services
• Counseling
• Legal services
• Non-criminal investigations
• Private and governmental research
• Private security
• Academia
• Consulting

How does our past help us understand our present, and where are we going in the future? A bachelor’s degree in History from Molloy will help you gain the knowledge and vital and critical thinking, writing, and communication skills needed to pursue your future career locally, regionally and even on an international stage.

At Molloy, you’ll benefit from:

• Individualized attention. Your faculty adviser will guide you through your undergraduate studies.
• Relationships with distinguished faculty. You’ll learn from experienced scholars and policymaking practitioners with expertise in American, European, and international history.
• Hands-on experience. Our students serve as interns at historical societies, museums, and nonprofit organizations in New York City and on Long Island.
• Career-minded curriculum: Under the supervision of a faculty member, you can focus your studies on tracks that include American, European, and international history.

With a degree in history, you can pursue a career in:

• Museums/Museum education
• Journalism/Publishing
• Education
• Business
• Law
• Librarian/Archivist

You see the interconnected nature of current events, their impact on your communities, and want to play a part in making improvements. Develop the knowledge, vital critical thinking, writing and communication skills—and hands-on experience—to pursue your career, achieve your professional goals and help others with a political science degree from Molloy.

At Molloy, you’ll benefit from:

• Individualized attention. Your faculty advisor will guide you through your undergraduate studies.
• Relationships with distinguished faculty. You’ll learn from experienced scholars and policymaking practitioners with expertise in American, European, and international politics.
• Hands-on experience. Our students serve as interns at government offices and nonprofit organizations in New York City, on Long Island, and in Albany and Washington, D.C., too. We also participate in the Lower Hudson Valley Catholic College and University Consortium to the United Nations.
• Career-minded curriculum: Under the supervision of a faculty member, you can focus your studies on tracks that include American, European, and international politics.

With a degree in political science, you can pursue a career in:

• Government/Politics
• Law
• Education
• Journalism/Publishing
• Business
• Nonprofit organizations

You’ve always been interested in human behavior and gaining a deeper understanding of people. With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Molloy College, you’ll be able to pursue a career as a professional psychologist or positions in business, education, engineering, the arts or sciences and others where your knowledge of individual and group motivation will be highly valued.

As a Molloy psychology major, you can:  

• Conduct researchAttend seminars and conferences
• Participate in practicums and community service
• Work closely with our professional faculty that provides the personal guidance and support you need to excel in this field, enhancing the value and intensity of your academic experience
• Opportunities to double major

The BS in psychology allows you to explore double majors with many other departments. The combination of study in psychology and criminal justice is a popular choice, preparing students for many careers at the intersection of those fields.

You’ll be prepared for a variety of in-demand careers. You also can pursue the graduate education and training required for several options in the field of psychology, including:

• A master’s in mental health counseling at Molloy
• Clinical psychology
• School psychology
• Industrial-organizational psychology
• Forensic psychology

As a Sociology student at Molloy, you’ll develop a wider view of society and the unique relationships between individuals, communities and society as a whole. Prepare yourself to make an impact on the world by applying the problem-solving, communications, critical thinking and other skills you learn in a wide variety of careers.

With a sociology major and anthropology minor from Molloy, you’ll benefit from:

• Relationships with an outstanding faculty. Learn from full-time faculty who hold advanced degrees from leading universities.
• Hands-on experience. All sociology majors can intern and gain valuable experience.
• Individualized attention. Your advisor will help ensure you’re making the right course selections for your degree, career goals, and personal interests.
• Community-based research. You’ll have ample opportunity to conduct a variety of studies through our advanced research methods course and the Dr. Joan Reidy Merlo Community Research Institute.
• Broadly accepted degree. Continue your education at the graduate level or begin working in your chosen field right away.

With a degree in sociology, you can pursue a career in:

• Public health
• Education
• Human resources management
• Consumer relations/Consumer research
• Market research
• Law enforcement