Overview:
The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice is a 120 credit-hour program. It is an interdisciplinary major, predicated on a common core of the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and physical sciences. The goal of the program is to develop in students an increased analytical awareness of the role of law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional institutions in the criminal justice system.

The course of study consists of an extensive overview of the criminal justice system and an intensive examination of each of the major components of the system. The program is designed to serve students who may elect to enter the criminal justice profession immediately upon graduation, students of the liberal arts without professional interest in criminal justice, and students who desire to continue their education through graduate studies.

The Criminal Justice major has grown from four students in 1969 to present day enrollment of over 750 full-time majors. Currently, the Criminal Justice Department offers its baccalaureate program at Westfield State College through the day and evening divisions, and part time through Continuing Education at Framingham State College. The Department also offers the Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice at Westfield State College and Framingham State College.

Learning Objectives

New prerequisites for all CJ courses

Internships  Information about doing an internship

Application to change your major to Criminal Justice Print it out, fill it in and submit to the CJ Department

Chair:
Dr. William Cook (Acting Chair)

Main Phone Number: 413-572-5309
Fax: 413-572-8524