Criminal Justice Program
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Program Overview
The criminal justice degree program at 西瓜视频 College embraces the broad scope of the discipline, encompassing crime, law enforcement, the legal process, and correctional systems.
Program Overview
The criminal justice program provides a comprehensive understanding of crime and justice issues. Through the curriculum and 西瓜视频's liberal arts foundation, you will develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills in preparation for graduate-level studies or to begin a career in criminal justice or related areas like:
- Security Studies
- Human Services
- Sociology
- Public Policy
- Law
Multiple internships allow for the practical application of the academic experience. The combination of coursework and hands-on experience will help set you apart whatever your plans post-graduation.
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Curriculum
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125
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First Year - Credits: 32
- World Language听听 (Cr: 6)听
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement听听听 (Cr: 3)
- Elective 听(Cr: 6)
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CJ 100听-听Introduction to Criminal Justice (Cr: 3)
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CJ 151听-听Criminal Law (Cr: 3)
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ENG 111听-听Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
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ENG 112听-听Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
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INT 100听-听Internship I (Cr: 2)
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SOC 101听-听Introduction to Sociology (Cr: 3)
Sophomore - Credits: 32-33
- Global Issues (Cr. 3)
- Individual and Society General Education Requirement听听 (Cr: 3)
- Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement 听(Cr: 3)
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement听 (Cr: 3-4)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement听听 (Cr: 3)
- Elective 听 (Cr: 3)
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CJ 200听-听Criminology (Cr: 3)
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CJ 205听-听American Court System (Cr: 3)
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CJ 210听-听Police Process (Cr: 3)
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CJ 215听-听Corrections (Cr: 3)
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INT 200听-听Internship II (Cr: 2)
Junior - Credits: 31
- Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement听 (Cr: 3)
- Criminal Justice Electives (Cr: 9)
- Elective听听 (Cr: 3)
- General Education Elective听 (Cr: 3)
- Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement听 (Cr: 3)
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CJ 302听-听Research Methods (Cr: 3)
Satisfies Writing Designated Requirement
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CJ 355听-听Race and Justice (Cr: 3)
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CJ 379听-听Semester Internship Strategies (Cr: 1)
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PSY 235听-听Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences (Cr: 3)
Senior - Credits: 30
- General Education Electives 听 (Cr: 9)
(two must be above the 100 level) - Criminal Justice Elective听 (Cr: 3)
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CJ 480听-听Semester Internship (Cr: 12)
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CJ 489听-听Senior Research (Cr: 3)
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CJ 490听-听Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
Or
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CJ 491听-听Senior Capstone (Cr: 3)
Criminal Justice Electives
Criminal Justice electives include any course with a CJ designation, and
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CHE 230听-听Forensic Science (Cr: 3)
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CSC 230听-听Cyber Threats and Security (Cr: 3)
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HMS 327听-听The Victimization of Children (Cr: 3)
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POL 343听-听Constitutional Law (Cr: 3)
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POL 430听-听Human Rights (Cr: 3)
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SST 100听-听Introduction to Contemporary U.S. Security Studies (Cr: 3)
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SST 201听-听Global Risk: Assessing and Managing Transnational Threats (Cr: 3)
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SST 301听-听Terrorism Studies (Cr: 3)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the criminal justice program, students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in criminal justice.
- Apply basic research methods in criminal justice, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Apply basic criminal justice concepts and principles to real world settings.
- Communicate effectively in written form within the conventions of the discipline.
- Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in academic discourse within the discipline.
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Internships and Careers
An 西瓜视频 education means you'll graduate with a degree and a resume.
Whether you pursue graduate school or embark on your career right away after graduation, we believe that your time at 西瓜视频 will prepare you for the next step. Take a look at what our graduates have been up to lately.
Recent Internships
- Department of Criminal Justice Information Services
- Essex County Sheriff’s Office
- Salem Juvenile Court
- Massachusetts State Police
- United States Marshals Service
Alumni Employment
- Essex County Sheriff’s Office
- Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office
- Local Police Departments
- United States Army
Graduate School Acceptances
- 西瓜视频 College (MBA and Homeland Security)
- Long Island University
- University of New Hampshire School of Law
Fifth Year M.S. in Homeland Security Studies
Students also have the option of earning both the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies in five years. In this program, undergraduate students take two graduate-level courses in homeland security that count towards the bachelor's degree, and then immediately upon graduation, complete the 30-credit master's program within a calendar year.
