Program Overview

The criminal justice degree program at Endicott College embraces the broad scope of the discipline, encompassing crime, law enforcement, the legal process, and correctional systems. It provides a comprehensive understanding of crime and justice issues. Through the curriculum and Endicott's liberal arts foundation, you will develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills in preparation for graduate-level studies or to begin a career in criminal justice or related areas like:

  • Security Studies
  • Human Services
  • Sociology
  • Public Policy
  • Law

Multiple real-world internships allow for the practical application of the academic experience. The combination of coursework and hands-on experience will help set you apart whatever your plans post-graduation.

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125

 

First Year - Credits: 32

  • World Language   (Cr: 6) 
  • Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement    (Cr: 3)
  • Elective  (Cr: 6)
  • CJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 151 - Criminal Law (Cr: 3)
  • ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
    Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
  • ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
    Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
  • INT 100 - Internship I (Cr: 2)
  • SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (Cr: 3)

Second Year - Credits: 32

  • Global Issues (Cr. 3)
  • Individual and Society General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)
  • Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)
  • Science and Technology General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3-4)
  • World Cultures General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)
  • Elective   (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 200 - Criminology (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 205 - American Court System (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 210 - Police Process (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 215 - Corrections (Cr: 3)
  • INT 200 - Internship II (Cr: 2)

Third Year - Credits: 31

  • Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)
  • Criminal Justice Electives (Cr: 9)
  • Elective   (Cr: 3)
  • General Education Elective  (Cr: 3)
  • Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 302 - Research Methods (Cr: 3)
    Satisfies Writing Designated Requirement
  • CJ 355 - Race and Justice (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 379 - Semester Internship Strategies (Cr: 1)
  • PSY 235 - Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences (Cr: 3)

Fourth Year - Credits: 30

  • General Education Electives   (Cr: 9)
    (two must be 200+ level)
  • Criminal Justice Elective  (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 480 - Semester Internship (Cr: 12)
  • CJ 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
    Or
  • CJ 491 - Senior Capstone (Cr: 3)

Criminal Justice Electives

Choose four from the following: 

  • CJ XXX (Cr. 3)
  • CHE 230 - Forensic Science (Cr: 3)
  • CSC 230 - Introduction to Cybersecurity (Cr: 3)
  • HMS 327 - The Victimization of Children (Cr: 3)
  • POL 343 - Constitutional Law (Cr: 3)
  • POL 430 - Human Rights (Cr: 3)
  • SST 100 - Introduction to Contemporary U.S. Security Studies (Cr: 3)
  • SST 201 - Global Risk: Assessing and Managing Transnational Threats (Cr: 3)
  • SST 301 - Terrorism Studies (Cr: 3)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the criminal justice program, students will:

  • Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in criminal justice.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply basic research methods in criminal justice, including research design, data analysis and interpretation.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply basic criminal justice concepts and principles in real world settings.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively within the conventions of the discipline.
  • Illustrate critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in academic discourse within the discipline.

View academic catalog and learning outcomes

Fifth Year M.S. in Homeland Security Studies Program

Students also have the option to earn both their bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and their master’s degree in Homeland Security Studies in five years. In this accelerated program, undergraduate students take two graduate-level homeland security courses that count toward their bachelor's degree, and then, immediately upon graduation, complete the 30-credit program within a calendar year to earn their master’s degree.

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    Elite Detective Services
    Middlesex County DA’s Office
    Hammond Castle Museum
    Allied Global Marketing

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    Yarmouth Police Department

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