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Undergraduate Criminal Justice




A program to prepare you for diverse careers in the criminal justice field.

Two C.J. students in class.
  B.S./A.S. in Criminal Justice

B.S. Criminal Justice/B.S. Psychology

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Mission Statement
The Criminal Justice program at Husson University is committed to providing students with extensive practical and professional knowledge pertinent and responsive to the dynamic fields of employment in the Criminal Justice system. The faculty endeavors to teach students with sufficient depth, breadth and rigor to be able to critically examine issues related to crime, law and justice. The curriculum focuses on the application of law and theory through functional experiences. The program and faculty prepare students to be competitive for entry level positions in the criminal justice system, including, but not limited to, the areas of: law enforcement; probation and parole; corrections; juvenile justice; and the private system. Graduates of this program will possess strong skills in critical thinking, written and verbal communications, analysis and research, and ethical considerations.

Goals and Objectives

1. To provide students with competency in the following areas:
  • Administration of Justice
  • Law Enforcement
  • Law Adjudication
  • Corrections
  • Criminological Theory
  • Research and Analytical Methods
2. To teach students to critically think and to be able to communicate well in written and oral forms.

3. To provide students with the ability to employ ethical perspectives an judgments in applying knowledge to field related problems and changing fact situations.

4. To provide students with a variety of criminal justice electives related to faculty expertise and the evolving needs in the profession.

5. To provide internship opportunities for practical experiences.

6. To provide students with education regarding current technology in the field.

7. To provide students with opportunities to learn beyond the classroom.

8. To provide students with a background in quantitative and qualitative reasoning.

9. To provide students with the opportunity to examine the issues of diversity in criminal justice.

10. To provide students with a faculty that demonstrates excellence in teaching.

11. To provide appropriate and necessary course and career advising for students.

I hope that this website answers many of your questions about studying Criminal Justice at Husson, but if you have any that are still unanswered, please feel free to contact me.

Marie E. Hansen, JD
Associate Dean of Legal Studies
(207) 973-1081
hansenm@husson.edu

 
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