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Criminal Justice (CRD)

Type: Career, Degree (AS)

Open Admissions

Division: Human Services


The program prepares students for a career in the criminal justice system as well as advancing the education of employed criminal justice professionals. From a theoretical understanding of human behavior and its relationship to law, students learn criminal justice goals and functions. Among the employment opportunities for graduates are state and local patrol officers, company investigators, security positions, and entry-level positions in correctional agencies.

For professions requiring a four-year degree, the Criminal Justice Program offers transferable credit to four-year colleges and universities. Graduates of the program may transfer as third-year Criminal Justice students to Northeastern University, University of New Haven, Curry College, and Salem State University.

If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact info@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.

 

First Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMP101Composition 1

3
CRJ101Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
CRJ103Criminal Law

3
SOC106Introduction to Sociology

3
SPE102Speech

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMP102-150Composition 2 Elective

3
CRJ107Constitutional Interpretations of Criminal Procedures

3
CRJ110Juvenile Justice System

3
 
HUM-ELECTIVEHumanities Elective

3
OR
LA-ELECTIVELiberal Arts Elective

3
 
LA-ELECTIVELiberal Arts Elective

3
OR
MAT140-143Liberal Arts Math or Intro to Statistics

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Second Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
CRJ108Crisis Intervention in the Field of Criminal Justice

3
CRJ202Principles of Corrections

3
CRJ212Police and Society

3
PSY102Introduction to Psychology

3
 
LA-ELECTIVELiberal Arts Elective

3
OR
LS-ElectiveLaboratory Science Elective

4
Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
CRJ-ELECTIVECriminal Justice Elective

3
SOC204Criminology

3
 
CRJ208Critical Issues in Criminal Justice

3
OR
SCI-ELECTIVEScience Elective

3
 
CRJ206Criminal Investigation

3
OR
HUM-ELECTIVEHumanities Elective

3
 
CRJ210Criminal Justice Internship

3
OR
OPN-ELECTIVEOpen Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Requirement Notes

Humanities Elective or CRJ206: For MASS TRANSFER students should take a Humanities Elective.

Liberal Arts Elective: For MASS TRANSFER students should take MAT140 or MAT143

Liberal Arts Elective: For MASS TRANSFER students should take a Lab Science course(4 credits)

CRJ208: For MASS TRANSFER, students should take a Science (either 3 or 4 credits). Many four year institutions require two science courses (7 credits).

CRJ210: Recommend CRJ210 for students who seek criminal justice related work experience, however, some 4-year colleges will not accept transfer of internship credit or may require substantial documentation of internship/work activities.

Program Note

Communication and Mathematics proficiency required to graduate.

See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.

Total Credit Hours: 60


Program Student Learner Outcomes

  • Identify, evaluate, and utilize effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills.
  • Foster the development of critical thinking skills to address issues in the criminal justice system.
  • Apply Ethical Principles in decision making situations according to the standards and best practices for your agency.
  • Recognize and respect individual rights and responsibilities and understand diversity and multiculturalism.
  • Demonstrate professional behaviors that include but are not limited to time management, attendance, appearance, flexibility, and cooperation.
  • Describe the use and development of current and emerging technologies in criminal justice.

Occupational Skills required

  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Ethical decision making
  • Appreciation of diversity and respect for individual rights
  • Interpersonal skills and professionalism
  • Technology and computer literacy

Experiential Learning Optional in Program

  • CRJ210 Criminal Justice Internship

MOST COMMON LINKED OCCUPATION TITLE
  • Security Guards, Corrections Officers, Police Patrol Officers, Court Officers
  
Top Transfer Institutions

  • Salem State University
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • University of Massachusetts Boston
  • Southern New Hampshire