Expected Outcomes
Graduates of this program should be able to:
- Use effective verbal, nonverbal, written communication, and problem solving techniques;
- Demonstrate an understanding of and the commitment to ethical standards in the criminal justice discipline
- Describe the functions and interrelationships of the major components of the criminal justice system
- Explain and illustrate the diversity of viewpoints and experiences within society
- Identify various social problems, develop a problem-solving approach, and evaluate effective and appropriate responses
- Apply the constitutional principles that embody the rights of citizens and that regulate criminal justice entities
Graduation Requirements
To earn a degree in this program, a student must complete the 60 program and general education credits, plus the additional requirements shown below.
Program Courses
| CRJ-105 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ-108 | Drugs & Society | 3 |
| CRJ-109 | Police & Community Relations | 3 |
| CRJ-121 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJ-123 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| CRJ-125 | Juvenile Justice Process | 3 |
| CRJ-126 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CRJ-127 | Correctional Process | 3 |
| CRJ-200 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| SOC-105 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| PSY-107 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
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| Professional Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Professional Elective: See footnote 3
General Education Courses
COM-
| Communication | 3 |
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
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| | |
| ENG-102 | Composition II | 3 |
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| Or | |
| ENG-116 | Technical Writing | 3 |
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| | |
MAT-
| Mathematics | 3 |
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| Humanities & Fine Arts | 6 |
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| History | 3 |
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| Natural or Physical Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
MAT Mathematics: See footnote 1
History: See footnote 2
Professional Elective: See footnote 3
COM Communication: See footnote 5
Humanities: See footnote 6
Natural of Physical Science: See footnote 7
Additional Requirements
| Core Competencies Portfolio |
4 items |
| FORUM |
4 units |
| Health/Fitness 4 |
30 hours |
Minimum Cumulative Average
| Overall |
2.000 |
| Program requirements |
2.000 |
| Area of Specialization (All Program Requirements |
2.000 |
Health/Fitness: See footnote 4
A grade of C or better is required in CRJ-105
Suggested Pathway to Graduation
The following is a suggestion for completing this program in two years. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
First Semester
MAT-
| Mathematics | 3 |
| CRJ-105 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SOC-105 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| CRJ-108 | Drugs & Society | 3 |
ENG -
| English Composition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
MAT Mathematics: See footnote 6
Second Semester
| CRJ-109 | Police & Community Relations | 3 |
| PSY-107 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| CRJ-121 | Criminal Law | 3 |
COM-
| Communication | 3 |
ENG -
| English Composition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
COM Communications: See footnote 4
Third Semester
| CRJ-123 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| CRJ-127 | Correctional Process | 3 |
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| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 |
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| Natural or Physical Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Humanities: See footnote 7
Natural or Physical Science: See footnote 9
Fourth Semester
| CRJ-125 | Juvenile Justice Process | 3 |
| CRJ-126 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
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| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 |
| CRJ-200 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
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| History | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
History: See footnote 8
Humanities: See footnote 7
Footnotes
1. The five (5) foundational courses per MassTransfer Pathways are CRJ-105, CRJ-109, CRJ-121, CRJ-127, CRJ-200. Students planning to continue their education at a Massachusetts state supported university are eligible for the Mass Transfer program. The Criminal Justice Transfer track option aligns transferability of all credits earned at BCC. Interested students may check the MA Department of Higher Education website for A2B degrees to view an updated list of baccalaureate institutions who partner with the BCC Criminal Justice program and review the transfer requirements. Upon successful completion of the requirements for this program, students earn an Associate in Science in Criminal Justice. It is highly recommended that students wishing to pursue the Criminal Justice MassTransfer Pathway meet with an academic advisor to select Math, Science, and Humanities courses.
2. Health/Fitness requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of CRJ-108.
3. Professional Elective chosen from CIS-102, CRJ-201, CRJ-219 HSV-135, SOC-136, SOC-208, SOC-212, SOC-216, SOC-228, SPA-101 or SPA-131. CRJ 219 is recommended.
4. Select one Gen-Ed Communications designated course.
5. Select six credits of Gen-Ed English Comp designated courses. ENG 116 is recommended as the second English Composition course.
6. Select one Gen-Ed Mathematics designated course. MAT-123 is recommended. Students wishing to transfer to a MA state supported university should follow the MassTransfer option. Consult with an academic advisor prior to selecting a math course.
7. Select six credits from Gen-Ed Humanities designated courses. Students wishing to transfer to a MA state supported university should consult with an academic advisor prior to selecting a humanities course.
8. Three credits of History/Government chosen from HIS-117, HIS-118, GOV-105, GOV-135 or HIS-225.
9. Select a three-credit Gen-Ed Environmental Study or Gen-Ed Natural Science designated course. Students wishing to transfer to a MA state supported university should follow the MassTransfer option and select a second Gen-Ed Natural Science (four credit lab). Consult with an academic advisor before making a course selection.
Note
In order for a student to participate in a community or clinical program that involves potential unsupervised contact with children, the disabled, or the elderly, a student may be required to undergo a CORI check (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or a SORI check (Sex Offender Registry Information).