Justice Studies Majors
The Justice Studies Department offers three majors - Criminal Justice, Law and Public Affairs, and Legal Studies - and one Pre-Law Advising Program.
Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice Major focuses on understanding and defining criminal behavior in the context of social, economic and psychological forces. Students learn the practices pertaining to the criminal justice system, crime prevention and public and corporate responses to crime on local, national and international level. Lasell's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education under the Guidelines for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Academic Programs.
Career options for a Criminal Justice Major:
- Police Officer
- Social Worker
- Deputy Sheriff
- Political Aid
Learn more and view the Criminal Justice Curriculum.
Meet Criminal Justice Major Doreen.Law and Public Affairs
The Law and Public Affairs Major examines how the law filters into social, political, economic, and other institutions. Students develop analytics skills in research, problem-solving, and advocacy, and discover the issues regarding the American legal system and how it compares to global perspectives and policies.
A Law and Public Affairs degree offers various career settings:
- Working for Goverment Organizations
- Non-Profit Sectors
- Legal Offices for Municipalities
- Policy and Regulations Departments
Learn more and view the Law and Public Affairs curriculum.
Legal Studies
The Legal Studies Major teaches students about the American legal system. Constitutional law is introduced, the organization and operation of the legal system are examined and the role of federal, state and local government is explored.
Career options for a Legal Studies Major:
- Judge
- Law Librarian
- Law Clerk
- Court Administrator
Learn more and view the Legal Studies curriculum.
Pre-Law Advising Program
The Pre-Law advising program is a recommended sequence of courses for students considering law school.
