B.S. in Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice at Lasell
The B.S. major in Criminal Justice degree program explores why society considers some actions to be criminal and how those definitions are influenced by social, economic, political, and psychological forces.
Students prepare for careers in areas such as law, law enforcement and public safety, crime prevention, domestic violence, gang interventions, adult and juvenile probation and corrections, parole, drug and alcohol abuse and prevention, and diversion programs for first-time offenders as well as law and graduate programs.
Lasell offers a Master of Science in Criminal Justice through the Double Laser Program providing students the opportunity to earn an accelerated Master's degree in as little as one year after graduation.
Lasell also has majors in Law & Public Affairs, Legal Studies, and Forensic Science.
Program Features
- In the Forensic Science I (CJ205) class, students learn the modern methods of detection, investigation, and solution of crimes, and get hands-on analysis of evidence such as fingerprints and other impressions, ballistics, glass, hair, handwriting and document examination, and drug analysis. Students also conduct DNA and blood testing and tour crime labs.
- A senior year yearlong Capstone Experience includes both a full year Justice Studies internship and a full year Senior Capstone class. Students have internships in courts, police agencies, corrections, governmental agencies, and youth service organizations.
- The Criminal Justice program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education under the Guidelines for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Academic Programs.
- Lasell has established the Theta Ro Chapter of the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Phi, and the Beccaria Society, a club for majors.
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What You'll Learn
From your first day, you’ll take courses in your major and advance towards graduation with a yearly plan. Not sure what classes to take? We’ll help you create the perfect plan.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the criminal justice system, its role in society, and how it can be applied morally and ethically
- Understand how criminal justice and the law relates to one’s own civic and social responsibility
- Have exposure to various career options within the field of criminal justice and become familiar with working within it in a professional role
- Use critical and quantitative reasoning skills to be able to interpret the law and how it is used
- Develop strong writing, speaking, and technology skills to be able to be effective in a professional role
For a complete list of courses and Learrning outcomes, view the Academic Catalog >>
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Career Success with a Criminal Justice Degree
Lasell’s degree in Criminal Justice prepares students for careers in law, law enforcement and public safety, and probation and corrections as well as law and graduate programs.
Our students have interned with:
- US Marshall's Office
- Drug Enforcement Agency
- Massachusetts State Police, including Fire Marshall's Office and State Police Crime Lab
- Local police departments
- REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
- District Attorney offices, including victim witness advocacy
Our alumni work for:
- State and Federal law enforcement
- District Attorneys’ offices
- Private Investigators for insurance companies and security firms
- Probation officers
- Client services for human service agencies
- Attend law or graduate school