Program Overview

A bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice from Western New England University will prepare you to take advantage of expanding career opportunities in this diversified and fascinating field. Our courses are taught by award-winning scholars engaged in research across multiple areas of the criminal justice process, as well as practitioners teaching specialized courses in areas such as forensic science, law enforcement, and corrections. Within the major, students will have the ability to pursue three Concentrations: Criminal Investigation, Homeland Security and Terrorism, or Victim Studies. These options give you the opportunity to shape your criminal justice major in a way that best prepares you for your future. The program also provides a solid foundation for students who wish to pursue graduate studies.

WHY CHOOSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE?
Criminal justice today is much more than law enforcement. Whether working in social services, policing, in a correctional facility, as a court administrator, or in any of the other related fields, criminal justice professionals must possess strong communication skills, including research presentation skills and technical report writing. They must understand current technology, human behavior, and have management skills to advance into roles of increasing responsibility. Criminal justice professionals serve the public interest and must also recognize the importance of upholding the highest ethical and professional standards in their chosen career path.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
Our criminal justice curriculum is designed to provide our graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attitude that are essential for success as a criminal justice professional. As a criminal justice major, you will develop strong analytical, problem solving skills, and be encouraged to apply critical thinking toward current issues in the field of criminal justice. You will also build upon your leadership and communication skills in coursework that has you developing criminal justice research projects and presenting to your peers and professors. And finally, as a criminal justice major the importance of showing good judgment and the development of a strong moral code will be enhanced in preparation for your career.