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Prepare for a successful career in law enforcement at the local, state or federal levels with a degree in Criminal Justice from Dean College.
Program Overview
Criminal justice careers are among the fastest-growing in the U.S. economy. The Dean College Criminal Justice program is structured to provide you the basic knowledge and skills necessary to enter directly into the criminal justice field, including law enforcement; courts and corrections; working with at-risk or court-involved children, teens or adults; counseling and case management; forensics and so much more.
Dean College offers a bachelor’s degree and associate degree in Criminal Justice, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security. From an acute knowledge of the justice system to managing social situations and understanding criminal conduct, you will have a full grasp of all the technology, information, and skills required for professionals in this fast-paced and ever-changing field.
You'll develop an understanding of the social and historical contexts as well as legal, political and economic factors that influence the criminal justice system and the people who are impacted by it. You’ll learn directly from faculty members who are also senior practitioners in the law enforcement and federal government fields, giving you plenty of real-world insights. Every course you’ll take has a practical application geared towards building your skills in criminal justice, security and leadership. You will:
- Study core principles of national and international criminal justice, security management, homeland security, cybersecurity, and intelligence community
- Build strong leadership skills needed to manage security-related operations and activities
- Master the latest advances in security systems, equipment, technologies, and cybersecurity practices
- Gain experience working with a juvenile population in any capacity (i.e., sports teams, summer camp counselor, parks and recreation programs, and community/religious youth groups)
- Gain related experience in employment interviewing, social casework, substance abuse, and rehabilitation
Dean R. Sanders ’47 School of Business Faculty
Gain valuable insights from our faculty, who have firsthand business knowledge as consultants, executives and entrepreneurs.
Criminal Justice
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRM 110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRM 205 | Criminology: Theories of Crime | 3 |
| CRM 218 | Law Enforcement and Society | 3 |
| CRM CS 304 | White Collar Crime | 3 |
| HLS 401 | Crisis and Emergency Response Systems | 3 |
| DCA 100 | Campus Connections: Making the Transition | 1 |
| DCA 110 | Career Connections: Developing Your Brand | 1 |
| DCA 200 | Internship Connections: Creating Your Plan | 1 |
| DCA 300 | The Internship Experience | 9 |
| DCA 350 | Future Connections: Launching Your Career | 3 |
| DCA EXPERIENCE ELE | Dean Career Advantage Experience Courses | 6 |
| CRM 231 | Courts and Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| CRM 313 | Corrections | 3 |
| CRM 324 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CRM 452 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| CRM CS 100 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CRM CS 102 | Cybersecurity Defense in Depth | 3 |
| CRM CS 405 | Cybersecurity Investigations and Case Study | 3 |
| PSY 111 | General Psychology | 3 |
Total Credits
60
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Composition l | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Composition ll | 3 |
| SPC 101 | Communication Fundamentals | 3 |
| MATH ELECTIVE | Core Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| LAB SCIENCE ELECTIVE | Core Lab Science Elective | 4 |
| ARTS ELECTIVE | Core Distribution Arts Elective | 3 |
| HUMANITIES ELECTIVE | Core Distribution Humanities Elective | 3 |
| NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATH ELECTIVE | Core Distribution Natural Sciences and Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| SOC 113 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| COM 327 | Applied Professional Communication | 3 |
| UDLA ELE | Upper-Division Liberal Arts Electives | 9 |
Total Credits
40
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELE | Electives | 27 |
Total Credits
27
Beyond the Classroom
Your law enforcement career development begins from day one, with networking, learning and experiences outside the classroom.
- Complete an internship on campus or in the community, at organizations like TeamOps, The Kraft Group, Patriot Place, police departments at the local, state and federal levels, and so much more.
- Gain valuable experience through the Dr. Pietro (Pete) Savo Criminal Justice Internship with the Franklin Police Department.
- Solve real criminal justice challenges for local companies as a consultant.
- Learn from senior field practitioners who offer insights and share their experiences through the Dean Leadership Institute.
And with a bachelor’s or associate degree in Criminal Justice, you’ll be prepared to continue your education or start a career in a fast-growing area such as:
- Federal law enforcement, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United States Secret Service (USSS), Federal Protective Service (FPS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Federal immigration and travel security, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Federal prevention and response, including Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Coast Guard
- Federal mission support, including Science and Technology Directorate, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, National Cybersecurity Center and Office of Intelligence and Analysis
- Local and state law enforcement and first responders
- Private agencies and nonprofit organizations
Get Involved
Learn more about how to get involved with student activities, organizations and real-world learning opportunities.-
Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Club Dean College’s club for students in the Criminal Justice programs. -
Internships & Experiential Learning Get hands-on experience through The Center for Business, Entertainment and Sport Management.
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Study Away Spend a semester at The Washington Center in Washington, D.C.
Uniquely Dean
Gain real-world experience and build valuable skills through the Dean College Criminal Justice program.
- Integrate theoretical learning with hands-on experience in the field.
- Interact with security field practitioners in the classroom, including the New England Patriots and New England Revolution security executives.
- Travel to Gillette Stadium, other Kraft Sports + Entertainment facilities and additional local organizations to learn firsthand about event and venue security and so much more.
- Network with industry leaders, gain exclusive learning opportunities and pursue internships and careers through The Center for Business, Entertainment and Sport Management.
- Learn from professors who are also experienced practitioners. Dean College was ranked #2 in Best Undergraduate Teaching in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Colleges, North category.
The classes I have participated in have given me a solid baseline of information, which allowed me to understand what was happening around me during my internship with the Adams Police Department. I was able to connect textbook lessons to the real world which gaining firsthand experience within the world of law enforcement.
All the Criminal Justice professors have experience in the field, so it’s great to be able to ask them questions that relate to my future career and network in the field. They’ve prepared me to be able to talk to people within the criminal justice systems and helped me become the best professional self I can be.
The Criminal Justice major is very hands-on, and we get to talk a lot about real-life events that are happening. Dean is helping me explore outside my comfort zone, and there a lot of people here wanting to help me succeed.
The courses within the Criminal Justice program laid the foundation for my knowledge of police work. While at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, I used the education that I received from Dean daily, helping me to successfully complete my training, graduate from the program and work as a police officer for the United States Department of Defense.
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Criminal Justice Students Present Challenge Coin to Franklin Police Department
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DEAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE WELCOMES ERIC D. LEE, ESQ. ’08
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Dean College Receives IACBE Accreditation
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Dean Leadership Institute Welcomes Lt. Colonel Alyce Pagliarini
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Dean Leadership Institute Executive Lecture Series: Brigadier General Donald Bolduc