BA/BS in Criminal Justice and Corrections

The Criminal Justice major examines law enforcement, courts and corrections. Students look at current problems including cybersecurity, organized crime and white-collar offenses. The curriculum builds understanding of fairness, equal protection and due process, and covers juvenile justice, forensic science and fraud examination. Internships with police agencies, courts, prisons, social service organizations and government offices provide practical experience, and students also conduct qualitative and quantitative research. The program is taught at Worcester State University in Worcester, Massachusetts, and is an undergraduate course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. Students move through a structured sequence of required and elective courses, and faculty advisors help them plan each stage of their studies. The page lists course titles and descriptions so that prospective students can see the kind of work the major involves before applying.