Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science
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Be an Agent of Change.
Take an interdisciplinary approach to studying the social and political legal systems in the United States and around the world through the Criminal Justice major at Springfield College. You’ll examine critical questions about the legal process, review the psychology behind why individuals commit crimes, and discuss how governments should balance individual rights and public safety. You’ll also experience your area of interest in the field firsthand through internship experiences.
Our graduates are prepared for graduate school or careers in national, state, and local government, law enforcement, corrections, and community mediation.
What job can I get with Criminal Justice?
A degree in Criminal Justice from Springfield College opens up a variety of exciting career opportunities in the field of law and public safety.
Springfield College provides a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, preparing you to excel in these roles. Begin your journey toward a rewarding career in Criminal Justice with us today!
Data is from the 2024 Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Police officers protect lives and property. Detectives and criminal investigators, who are sometimes called agents or special agents, gather facts and collect evidence of crimes.
Emergency management directors prepare plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters and other emergencies. They also help lead the response during and after emergencies, often in coordination with public safety officials, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.
Forensic science technicians aid criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence. Technicians often specialize in either crime scene or laboratory analysis. Forensic science technicians who collect and store evidence from the scene of a crime are sometimes called crime scene technicians. They photograph and document the scene and search for fingerprints or DNA evidence. They must take care to store evidence in a way that preserves its integrity and are responsible for the evidence chain of custody.
Forbes Advisor ranked us among the Best Massachusetts Online Colleges
Springfield College has been recognized as one of the best online colleges in Massachusetts for 2024 by Forbes Advisor. Forbes Advisor scored schools based on the categories of credibility, affordability, student outcomes, student experience, and application process.
In selecting Springfield College, Forbes advisor noted that the College “offers online bachelor’s degrees with majors that prepare students for careers in human services and the nonprofit sector. The school developed its online programs guided by the Humanics philosophy, emphasizing leadership in service to others. Admission requirements include a high school diploma or GED certificate and at least 15 college credits. Springfield College has a prior learning assessment program that lets students apply credit toward their degree for personal or professional experiences outside the classroom.”
Department of Criminal Justice Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
The Department of Criminal Justice supports an inclusive learning environment where diversity and differences are appreciated and recognized as a source of strength. Students, faculty, and staff in the department embrace differences and are committed to understanding how other peoples' perspectives and views may differ.
Each voice is meaningful to classroom discussions. We strive to create a safe educational environment where people of all ages, backgrounds, disability statuses, ethnicities, genders, nationalities, political views, races, religions, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and other identity-based attributes are supported in sharing their perspectives and experiences.
