Program Overview
Introduction to Justice Studies - Criminal Justice Program
The Justice Studies - Criminal Justice program at Berkeley College offers students a comprehensive foundation in the criminal justice field. The program is designed to provide students with a strong understanding of the causes of crime, the role of law enforcement, and the importance of forensic science.
Program Overview
The Justice Studies - Criminal Justice program is available as an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. The program focuses on practical career preparation, with courses that examine the theoretical, practical, technological, and management skills required for success in the field of criminal justice.
Concentrations
The Bachelor's degree program allows students to specialize in a specific area of criminal justice, with concentrations available in:
- Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Forensics
- Cyber Security
- Homeland Security
- Social Justice
- Social Welfare
Concentration Details
Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Forensics
The concentration in Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Forensics is ideal for students who want to obtain knowledge and an overview of crime scene investigation and forensic analysis. This concentration is also suitable for students interested in entry-level forensic science jobs that combine the work of many fields, including chemical and biological analysis, crime scene investigation, laboratory technician work, and medical examination.
Cyber Security
The concentration in Cyber Security is ideal for students who want to develop competency and practical knowledge, enabling them to work with various issues related to cybercrime and cyber security. This concentration is also suitable for students interested in practical digital investigative knowledge, legal practices, and policies related to cyber security.
Homeland Security
The concentration in Homeland Security is ideal for students who are considering a career in federal government, emergency preparedness, policing, or security. This concentration is also suitable for students interested in the theoretical and practical contemporary issues related to Homeland Security.
Social Justice
The concentration in Social Justice is ideal for students who desire a broad background in the discipline by focusing their coursework on the substantive topics of social change, social inequality, and social justice. This concentration is also suitable for students interested in a wide range of careers, such as civil rights, gender-based violence, immigration, public policy, and public issues concerning marginalized populations.
Social Welfare
The concentration in Social Welfare is ideal for students who are passionate about working with vulnerable populations, transforming individual lives, and helping children and families to thrive. This concentration is also suitable for students who wish to develop an understanding of the impact of trauma, poverty, and substance abuse on society.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Justice Studies Criminal Justice program are prepared to enter and succeed in a variety of professional occupations and fields within the criminal justice system, including:
- Federal Law Enforcement Officers
- State Police Officers
- Sheriffs Deputies
- Police Officers
- Prosecutors Office Investigators
- Detectives
- Corrections Officers
- Parole Officers
- Correctional treatment specialists
- Probation Officers
- Intelligence Analysts
- Social Justice Advocates
- Social Welfare
- Private Security Management
Program Faculty
The Justice Studies - Criminal Justice program is taught by faculty with years of extensive professional experience in the field. The faculty includes:
- Gary Krulish, Chair
- Judith Corbett-Carter, Professor
- Allen R. Sondej, Professor
- Angelo Zecca, Professor
Locations Offered
The Criminal Justice-Justice Studies BS and AAS degree programs are offered by Berkeley College New Jersey and Berkeley College New York. The program courses are offered online and at various campuses as identified in the Course Schedule for each semester.