public justice department. what is public justice? multidisciplinary liberal arts program with...
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Public Justice Department
What is Public Justice?
Multidisciplinary liberal arts program with special emphasis in the social and behavioral sciences
Emphasis on theory and practice in civil and criminal justice systems and related social and human services
Deals with public service and public institutions whose mission is to maintain order within society
Careers in Public Justice
Juvenile Delinquency Rehabilitation Private Security Probation & Parole
And many more…
Attorney Law Enforcement Human Services Corrections Judicial Administration Public Safety
Faculty Members
Professor Diane Brand Professor Thomas Ingram Professor Karel Kurst-Swanger Professor Ernest Nickels Professor Elliot Boyce Professor Thomas Ryan Professor Margaret Ryniker Professor Kathy Saltalamachia Professor Celia Sgroi Professor Annalise Dykas
Contact List
Public Justice Department, 446 Mahar Hall
Department Secretary: Michele Fischetti
312-4121
Peer Advisors, 319 Mahar Hall
312-3192
Website: www.oswego.edu/publicjustice
Why Study Public Justice at Oswego?
You’ll work with great professorsMany of us are former practitioners or currently
active in Public Justice and we use many hands-on, interactive teaching methods.
You’ll get experience The Public Justice Practicum course gives
students a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in an occupation of interest, to make professional contacts, and to prepare for their future careers.
Why Study Public Justice at Oswego?
You’ll be ready for your next step With great advising and internship
opportunities, you’ll follow in the footsteps of our accomplished alumni. Or, you’ll be ready to blaze a new trail.
One more reason Careers in Public Justice open a range of
employment possibilities for graduates of our program.
Student Life at Oswego
Student Clubs and Organizations- more than 120 registered clubs and organizations to choose from - academic - media and publications- club sports- religious- cultural- special interest- Greek life- the arts- community service groups
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Information
Salary statistics for New York State: Starting salary: $38,500 Average salary: $55,500 Salary with experience: $64,000
Duties of a Police Officer: Protect life and property Handle complaints –noise complaints, disorderly conduct, domestic
disputes, etc. Regulate traffic (land, water, and sky) Enforce local laws
*duties vary by the size, financial status, and jurisdiction of each law enforcement agency.
Legal Attorney
Legal Attorney Information
Federal, State and County Prosecutor U.S. Attorney General / Assist State Attorney General / Assist County District Attorney / Assist
Private Practice Civil Law Criminal Law
Government Appointed Attorney Public Defenders Offices
Government Funded Assigned Counsel
Contracted Firms
Salary Statistics forNational Average:Starting salary: $73,500 Average salary: $124,750 Salary with experience: $163,320
Criminologist
Criminologist Information
Salary Starting: $37,500 Average: $53,000 Experience: $65,000
Criminologists Study: The relationship between criminal law and social order The causes of crime The behavior of those who commit crimes
Where are they used? Federal, state, or local government agencies Educational institutions Research and testing services Businesses
Parole Officer
Parole Officer Information
Duties Supervise offenders who have been released from prison on parole to
make sure they comply with the rules and regulations of their parole. Help in prisoners’ adjustment to life in community and minimize future
criminal acts. Meet with offender, family and lawyers. Also help in providing counseling and rehabilitation
Work for local, state and federal government correctional facilities Spend time in court rooms, prisons and offices. Also spend time traveling, visiting clients and their families within the
community and meet employers or social service representatives. Salary Starting: $35,500 Average: $49,520 Experience: $60,430
Social Worker
Social Worker InformationSalary Elementary and secondary schools $56,750
Local government $48,440
State government $42,470
Individual and family services $36,580
About Social Work Profession for those with a strong desire to help improve people’s lives. Social workers often see clients who are faced with:
Life-threatening disease Social problems Inadequate housing Unemployment Serious illness Disability Substance abuse
Paralegal
Duties They perform many of the same tasks as lawyers, except those
tasks considered to be the practice of law Paralegals are prohibited from setting legal fees, giving legal advice,
accepting cases, or presenting a case in court
Areas Of Study Litigation Employment Law Probate Bankruptcy Corporate Patent and Copyright Law
Paralegal Information
SalaryStarting: $36,000Average: $48,790With experience: $59,310