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En Español
Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement Certificate
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Admissions Requirements
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High
School Diploma or GED
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Next Step
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Apply to enter
the workforce or enter the Criminal Justice Associate Degree program.
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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.
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
• Security Consultant
• Loss Prevention
• Crime Lab Analysis
• Border Patrol Agent
• 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.
Gainful Employment Disclosure
The CIP Code is 43.0107. See http://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/CIP?s=43.0107&g=Go
for more information. 37.5%
of students graduate on-time. The
cost of this program is $5,286.
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Courses
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1
Introduction to
Criminal Justice
English Composition & Literature I
Introduction to Psychology
Introductory to Sociology (Principles)
Speech Communication Skills
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Semester
2
Criminal Law
Evidence and Court Procedure
Theories in Criminology
Introduction to Policing
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