Quinsigamond Community College is authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE) to offer an Associates of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Coursework for this degree is “Quinn Bill” approved. 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.
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The CIP Code is 43.0107. See http://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/CIP?s=43.0107&g=Go for more information.
The cost of this program for Tuition and Fees is $5,637 and the estimated books and supplies are $810.
Courses
Semester 1
Introduction to Criminal Justice
English Composition & Literature I
Introduction to Psychology
Introductory to Sociology (Principles)
Speech Communication Skills
Semester 2
Criminal Law
Evidence and Court Procedure
Theories in Criminology
Introduction to Policing