Criminal Justice

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Associate in Science

Modern criminal justice professionals must be educated in a vast array of subject matter that reaches far beyond what is learned in the academy. Goodwin College developed the Criminal Justice program with the intent of offering students a hands-on experience as well as a traditional class room education. The combination will make them well-rounded and capable of understanding today's changing criminal justice system.

The Associate Degree in Criminal Justice provides students the opportunity to experience and learn about all aspects of the criminal justice system. The program will develop the critical thinking skills necessary for modern law enforcement, security, emergency response and investigative professions. Students will be exposed to contemporary policing issues as well as the historical development and future of criminal justice. The Criminal Justice program offers a unique opportunity to focus elective courses on homeland security, computer crime, forensics or law enforcement, in addition to the contemporary law enforcement subjects.

Upon completion of the program, students should be prepared for entry-level positions or advancement in a criminal justice profession. These career opportunities may be in areas such as federal, state, or municipal law enforcement, corrections and security, and include jobs such as Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Transportation Security Administration, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and private and personal security agencies.

Graduation Requirements

Students are required to complete the major core courses with a GPA of 2.3 or higher. In addition, students must complete the general graduation requirements as stated in the catalog.

We sincerely look forward to your visits with us and are eager to see you succeed both at Goodwin College and in your future career!

To request more information: Email Brian Murphy bmurphy@goodwin.edu