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The Law Enforcement Concentration will provide students who wish to enter a competitive job market with a clear path of elective choices that will enhance both their understanding of the field of law enforcement as well as their professional marketability post-graduation. The required and elective courses will promote both strategic law enforcement skills (for example, conducting specialized investigations & strategies for crime prevention) as well as professional readiness (strengthening emotional intelligence and ethical responsibility). The required courses for a Law Enforcement concentration are taught by faculty experts and practitioners, with decades of experience in the field. An internship in law enforcement is a requirement.

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Required Courses (7 credits):

CJ 2215: Law Enforcement Bystander Preparation, Ethics and Wellness (1 cr.)

CJ 3212: Community Policing: Case Studies

CJ 2040: Police Investigations

Choose One Elective (3 credits):

CJ 2008/3008: Special Topics (Law Enforcement focus)

CJ 2697: Terrorism and Homeland Security

CJ 2402: Domestic Violence: Family & Intimate Partner Violence

CJ 2450: White Collar Crime

CJ 2510: Introduction to Cyber Crime

CJ 3450: Internship and Internship Seminar (Law Enforcement focus)

Total: 10 Credits

The Path to Your Dream Career

Just a few of the many career options include:

  • Corrections Officer
  • Crime Analyst
  • Data/Research Analyst
  • Drug Enforcement Agent
  • Federal/State/Local Law Enforcement Officer
  • Probation/Parole Officer
  • Rehab Counselor
  • Security Management Professional
  • Victim Advocate

Our Alumni in the Field

Our alumni are leading the way at:

  • International Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Justice Policy Institute
  • Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
  • SecurAmerica
  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
  • And more!

Position yourself to gain hands-on experience in the field that you love. Recent internship locations include the Boston Police Department, COMPASS Alternative School, D.A. Victim Advocacy Unit, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the Governor’s Office, and more.

Criminal Justice majors are encouraged to do internships in Criminal Justice, CJ 3450, in practitioner settings and are required to take the requisite CJ 3450 SM Criminal Justice Internship Seminar. Students may earn only three credits for each internship/field experience.

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5th Year Master's in Criminal Justice

The Dual Degree MACJ program focuses on innovative policies to address new and emerging challenges within the criminal justice system. The curriculum focuses on ethical leadership while examining restorative practices, mental health, and trauma, making the Curry program unique and innovative in the field.

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Criminology and Criminal Justice Major/Minor

Do you love the law? Want to make a difference by standing up for those who need a voice? Then a Criminology and Criminal Justice major or minor may be for you.

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Transformative Justice Major

Students graduating from Curry College with a degree in Transformative Justice will be prepared for a variety of careers in human services, organizing, non-profit, and/or human rights as advocates and assisting in interventions for those who have been harmed or are in crisis.

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Forensic Science Major/Minor

Curry College is pleased to offer students a major and minor in Forensic Science. Forensic Science technicians aid criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence. Many technicians specialize in either crime scene investigation or laboratory analysis.

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Sociology Major/Minor

The sociology program at Curry College will offer you an in-depth look at contemporary human society including: group dynamics and social networks; social institutions like law, medicine, and education; migration and globalization; and intersectional identities.

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Cybercrime Minor

A minor in cybercrime will expose students to the world of crime involving computers, the internet and related modern technologies preparing them for professions in legal investigation, law enforcement and data analysis.

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Law and Society Minor

Students pursuing a minor in Law and Society will study how laws are created and how they in turn shape social movement around various interests, exploring the intersections between law, power, and society. Students with a Law and Society minor will be prepared for careers in advocacy, legal research, and paralegal studies.

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Critical Inequality Studies Minor/Concentration

Curry's minor in Critical Inequality Studies is one of the only of its kind in New England. It follows an emerging trend among higher education leaders dedicated to expanding the understanding of inequality patterns and how these issues impact individuals, institutions, and society.

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Restorative Justice Certificate

Many professionals in careers that involve helping and supporting others are not adequately prepared to deal with the trauma rich environments they work in, causing a resulting stress. The Restorative Justice certificate program focuses students on trauma, healing and resiliency with an emphasis on restorative justice practices where the relationship between justice and healing is explored.

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Social Work Minor

The Curry College Social Work minor focuses on the study of social work practice with emphasis on the historical and philosophical values of social welfare in the United States. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to provide social work services in today's diverse environment.

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Survivor/Witness/Victim Advocacy

The Survivor/Witness/Victim Advocacy concentration, by promoting empathy and human rights, helps prepare students for careers in informed advocacy for people who have witnessed or have been victimized by crime.

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White-Collar Crime Minor

A minor in White-Collar Crime offers business, accounting, and criminal justice students a direct career path to one of the fastest-growing job sectors today.

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Criminal Justice Honor Society

Lambda Alpha is the Curry College Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society. Students must have a 3.2 in the Criminal Justice major and a 3.2 GPA overall to be eligible.

Criminal Justice Honor Society
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Sociology Honor Society

The purpose of Alpha Kappa Delta is to promote human welfare through the association of a fellowship group interested in developing scientific knowledge that may be applied to the solution of social problems.

Sociology Honor Society
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CJSO

The Criminal Justice Student Organization (CJSO) provides a place for students interested in Criminal Justice to explore the field in a variety of ways with other students who share a common interest.

CJSO
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Study Abroad

Go global with Curry College faculty members as part of our very popular Short-term, Faculty-led Courses, or create your own customized Study Abroad opportunity!

Study Abroad
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First-Year Experience

Making the transition to college can be a little confusing and lot of fun. Your First-Year Experience at Curry College helps smooth out the bumps and puts you on the path to success.

First-Year Experience
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Gen Ed

At the heart of Curry College's undergraduate curriculum is our General Education (Gen Ed) Program. Gen Ed is based on our belief in the power and potential of the liberal arts.

General Education

Life-Changing Opportunities Await

Start with a foundation in the liberal arts. Add attentive faculty and countless opportunities to learn by doing. That’s what you’ll get with a bachelor’s degree from Curry. Learn what’s waiting for you today.

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