2006-2007 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Criminal Justice
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Criminal Justice is a multidisciplinary academic program that educates students to be critical thinkers while imparting a comprehensive understanding of the operation and impact of the criminal justice field. The Criminal Justice degree embraces the broad scope of the criminal justice discipline. The core courses in the major allow students to study: the criminal justice process; causes of crime and its impact; law enforcement systems; legal adjudication procedures and systems; and the correctional field. The degree follows the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences’ Standards for Criminal Justice Education and meets the standards of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Quinn Bill.
The internships are directed at the practical application of the academic experience. Internships are utilized to provide the student with hands-on experience and practical knowledge within the criminal justice system. The combination of coursework and internships provide the student with a superior education necessary for success as a member of the criminal justice system.
Examples of internship include:
Probation Offices
Private Security
District Attorneys’ Offices
Crime Victims Advocates Offices
Marine Patrol
Municipal Police Departments
State Police Training Academy
Crime Labs
Halfway House
Juvenile Care Facilities
ATF – Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Department of Social Services
Massachusetts State Police Arson and Bomb Squad
Department of Youth Services
Correctional Facilities
Connecticut State Police
FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation
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