Criminal Justice

This program is designed to prepare individuals for entry or advancement in the following fields related to Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement, Corrections, Probation and Parole, Administration, Domestic Violence, Mental Health and other community-based programs that exist for victims, offenders and their families.

BS in Criminal Justice:

We've worked with criminal justice professionals to develop our program, so you can be confident that the skills you'll learn are the skills most in demand as you pursue your career. It's an ideal degree program if you're working, or want to work, in any of the following fields:

Law Enforcement
Probation and Parole Administration
Corrections
Victim Advocacy
Juvenile Justice

Required Courses for a B.S. Criminal Justice Major
CRIM 500 Intro to Criminology
CRIM 555 The Criminal Justice System
CRIM 600 Crime Prevention & Control
CRIM 603 Victim Rights & Advocacy
CRIM 606 Corrections, Probation & Parole
CRIM 607 Constitutional Law
POL 554 Law and Society
Integrative:
CRIM 650 Seminar In Criminal Justice

With an Option in Criminal Justice Administration
Criminal Justice degree candidates who are interested in increasing their knowledge of management techniques can choose the Option in Criminal Justice Administration. Two Granite State College management courses are added to the foundation courses, and two additional management-related courses are required.

Required Courses for a B.S. Criminal Justice Administration
CRIM 500 Intro to Criminology
CRIM 555 The Criminal Justice System
POL 554 Law and Society
MGMT 500 Intro to Management
MGMT 566 Organizational Behavior
CRIM 607 Constitutional Law
Select two of the following:
CRIM 600 Crime Prevention
CRIM 603 Victim Rights & Advocacy
CRIM 606 Corrections, Probation & Parole
Integrative:
CRIM 650 Seminar In Criminal Justice

Credit for Prior Learning and Training
Granite State College gives Criminal Justice degree candidates the opportunity to earn credit for other learning experiences through transfer credit, academic testing, and evaluation of training programs such as those offered in the military or by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Academy. Granite State College has evaluated the entire Academy curriculum, and is now offering credit for in-service courses.