Criminal Justice - Transfer Option

Program Code:

CJTR

Degree:

Associate in Science

This program may be completed at QCC Worcester (Main Campus).
This program may be completed face-to-face.
This program may be completed 100% online.

Connections:

The following certificate(s) can be completed along with this associate degree:

Law Enforcement Certificate

Program Contact Email:

criminaljustice@qcc.mass.edu

Additional Information

Goals

Program Goals:

The Criminal Justice - Transfer Option associate degree program provides students with a broad academic background in the area of criminal justice and the opportunity to develop the skills needed for pursuing a public service career in policing, corrections, courts, probation, parole, federal agencies, or the private sector. This program is specifically designed for students who wish to meet the rigorous requirements of the MassTransfer Program, which ensures the full transfer of credit into the criminal justice and general education courses in bachelor’s degree programs within the Massachusetts public education system.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

Communicate ideas and information; plan, organize, and evaluate projects.
Work in teams and with diverse populations and constituencies.
Apply problem-solving techniques.
Use technology appropriate to their fields.

Classes

Curriculum:

Course Title	Course #	Semester Offered	Credits	Prerequisites
Semester 1 Apply and get accepted to this program (Program Code: CJTR). Register for and successfully complete all courses to graduate in four semesters. Complete ENG 101. Complete prerequisite(s) for the Mathematics Elective.
Cultural Anthropology or	ANT 111	F/S/SU	3	Placement into college level English
Introductory Sociology (Principles)	SOC 101	F/S/SU	3	Placement into college level English
Introduction to Criminal Justice	CRJ 101	F/S/SU	3	Placement into college level English
Composition I	ENG 101	F/S/SU	3	Placement into college level English
Introduction to Ethics	PHI 131	F/S/SU	3	Placement into college level English
Introduction to Psychology	PSY 101	F/S/SU	3	Placement into college level English
		Total	15
Semester 2 Meet with a QCC Career Services Representative and attend Workshops. See www.QCC.edu/career-services. If considering transfer, meet with a QCC Transfer Services Advisor. See www.QCC.edu/transfer. For the Mathematics Elective, MAT 121 or MAT 122 recommended. Complete prerequisite(s) for the Lab Science Elective (Semester 3) and the Science Elective (Semester 4).
Multicultural Diversity in Criminal Justice	CRJ 110	F/S	3	Placement into college level English
Criminal Law	CRJ 111	F/S/SU	3	Placement into college level English
Composition II	ENG 102	F/S/SU	3	ENG 101
Speech Communication Skills	SPH 101	F/S/SU	3	Placement into college level English
Mathematics Elective	---	F/S/SU	3
		Total	15
Semester 3 If considering transfer, meet with representatives of four-year schools to discuss/begin the transfer application process. Meet with a Career Services Representative for Job Search Assistance services. For the Lab Science Elective, choose any BIO, CHM, PHY, or SCI 4-credit course.
Contemporary Corrections	CRJ 123	F	3	Placement into college level English
Introduction to Policing	CRJ 231	F/S/SU	3	Placement into college level English
Technical and Workplace Writing	ENG 205	F/S/SU	3	ENG 102, Computer Literacy
State & Local Government	PSC 221	F/S/SU	3	ENG 101
Lab Science Elective	---	F/S/SU	4
		Total	16
Semester 4 Continue with/complete the transfer application process. Submit an Intent to Graduate Form, located on The Q.
Evidence & Court Procedure	CRJ 211	F/S/SU	3	ENG 101
Criminology	CRJ 213	F/S/SU	3	Placement into college level English
Juvenile Delinquency & the Juvenile Justice System	SOC 212	F/S/SU	3	ENG 101
Criminal Justice Elective	---	F/S/SU	3
Science Elective	---	F/S/SU	3-4
		Total	15-16
Total Credits Required:			61-62

Elective Information

Cost & Requirements

Program Admissions Requirements:

Students should note that some first semester courses carry minimum prerequisites. Refer to the program grid.

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.

Admissions Process:

Admissions inquiries should be directed to admissions [at] qcc.mass.edu. Prospective students may apply to the program of their choice by following the enrollment steps at www.QCC.edu/enrollment-steps.

Technical Performance Standards:

See the Technical Performance Standards page. (Note: Not all programs have technical performance standards).

Credit for Prior Learning:

Students enrolled in this program may be able to earn academic credit for DANTES and CLEP Exams (six credit maximum). Please contact Career Services & Credit for Prior Learning (Room 272A) at careerservices [at] qcc.mass.edu or 508.854.4439.

Note: As required by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education for the ongoing approval for participation in the Police Career Incentive Pay Program (PCIPP), also known as the “Quinn Bill Program”, the QCC Criminal Justice program has instituted a policy since May 1, 2003 that:
- No credit toward graduation is awarded for pre-college or remedial work;
- Only credit from a regionally accredited institution of higher education is transferrable to the QCC Criminal Justice program; and
- No academic credit is awarded within the Criminal Justice program for life experience, or training through the military, police academy, or other training.

CORI, SORI, Finger Printing & Drug Testing:

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks are not required. Finger printing and drug testing are not required.

Additional Cost:

See the Program Fees page.

Career

Career Outlook:

Please consult the Massachusetts Career Information System at https://masscis.intocareers.org/ or the Occupational Outlook Handbook at www.bls.gov/ooh/ for specific occupational information. The CIP code for this program is 43.0107.

Transfer Articulations & Opportunities:

Prospective students may learn more about transfer articulation agreements at www.QCC.edu/agreements. More information regarding transfer opportunities is available at www.QCC.edu/transfer.

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Contact QCC Admissions at 508.854.4262 for more information.

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