Maria LaPadula, PhD
Assoc. professor & chair
Behavioral Sciences

School address:
K. Riland (NYCOM II), Room 347
Northern Boulevard
Old Westbury,
NY 11568-8000
Phone: 516.686.3869
Fax: 516.686.3854
Email: mlapadul@nyit.edu

 
Pre-law/Law
 
The department of behavioral sciences offers a six-year combined Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor. This program is available at the Old Westbury, campus.
  
 

Attorneys who specialize in criminal law work within the federal, state and local court systems to prosecute and defend those accused of breaking the law. Prosecutors generally work for the government under district attorneys or U.S. attorneys, while defense specialists work either for the government as public defenders or for private law firms. In order to best serve their clients and the public at large, attorneys practicing this specialty ideally have expertise in both law enforcement procedures and behavioral sciences.

 
 
Why NYIT?
 
 
  • Earn combined Bachelor of Science/Juris Doctor in six years instead of seven
  • Law school portion of degree through Touro College's Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
  • Behavioral science courses available through on-campus attendance or online via the Internet
  • Click here to visit the behavioral sciences department Web site for details
 
 
Your future
  
 
The criminal justice system is an ongoing institution that will always require the services of both prosecuting and defense attorneys. Future job growth is expected, particularly in geographic areas of high population growth. This combined degree will prepare you for state bar examinations and professional practice as a attorney on either side of a case. You’ll also be prepared for post-graduate study or work in academic institutions.
 
     
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