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Criminal Justice
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Quinsigamond Community College is authorized by the Massachusetts Board of
Higher Education (BHE) to offer an Associates of Science degree in Criminal
Justice. Coursework for this degree is “Quinn Bill” approved by the BHE. The
Criminal Justice Program is committed to providing students with a quality
education. The role of the faculty is to assist the students as they gain an
appreciation of their role as criminal justice professionals and as contributing
members of society.
The Criminal Justice curriculum will provide students with an understanding of
the discipline as it currently exists and as it is envisioned to be in the
future. The Criminal Justice student will be able to apply their knowledge,
skills and abilities in a marketplace that must respond to the evolving nature
of criminal justice and society. The Criminal Justice Program has developed a
regional reputation for excellence.
The Criminal Justice Program at QCC is Quinn Bill approved through the Board of
Higher Education.
Highlights
• The CJ program boasts one of the largest enrollments in Central Massachusetts
with experts in the field of law, law enforcement, police administration,
criminology, corrections, terrorism, and forensic science.
• A recent addition includes the “Computer Forensic Certificate” which addresses
topics such as: computer crime, identity theft, and other state of the art
technology crimes.
• Recruiters from various agencies around the country contact the program on a
regular basis.
• Students receive real world experience by participating in prison tours,
internships, and regional conferences.
Career Opportunities
• Police Officer
• Airline Security
• Customs Patrol Officer
• Security Consultant
• Loss Prevention
• Crime Lab Analysis
• Border Patrol
• Narcotics Investigator
• Private Investigation
• Probation/Parole Officer
• Family/Child Services
• Correctional Officer
• Game Warden
• Military Intelligence
• Victim Services Specialist
• Substance Abuse Counselor
Applicants to the Criminal Justice program must meet specific admission
requirements. These include three years of high school English with at least a
“C” average or equivalent.
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Courses |
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Cluster A
Introduction to Criminal Justice
English Composition & Literature I
Introduction to Psychology
Introductory Sociology (Principles) or
Cultural Anthropology
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Cluster B
Criminal Law
English Composition & Literature II
Valuing Diversity
Speech Communications Skills
Mathematics or
Lab Science Elective |
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Cluster C
Criminal Investigation
Technologies in Criminal Justice
United States Government
The Dynamics of Racial and Ethnic Relations
Juvenile Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System
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Cluster D Evidence and Court Procedure
Theories in Criminology
Legal Concepts & Ethics in Human Services or
Man & Morality: An Introduction to Ethics
State and Local Government
CRJ Electives and/or
Liberal Arts |
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