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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

pubjust@oswego.edu

Peer Advisors, 319 Mahar Hall

312-3192

pjpeer@oswego.edu

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