Safeguard your community with a Criminal Justice Degree

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Classes on your schedule
Day and evening classes are available.

A faculty of industry experts
Classes are taught by police commanders, detectives, state troopers, military veterans, attorneys, and other experts.

Make a difference
Receive specialized training to get the job done and uphold a high level of public trust.
Protect and serve your community
In our associate degree in Criminal Justice program, you will gain the knowledge, support, and real-world insights from professors who have earned their stripes in the field. Classes are taught by police commanders, state troopers, military veterans, attorneys, detectives, and other experts. At Goodwin, you’ll fit right in. Our classrooms are made up of students with diverse backgrounds, all with a shared goal of law and protection.

Jesline Rosario
“I was able to tailor my classes to work around my schedule. I loved taking online classes too, I could take my classwork wherever and whenever I wanted.”
Financing your criminal justice education
At Goodwin, there are many kinds of financial aid available to students, including grants and scholarships that don’t have to be paid back, student loans that will have to be repaid, and work-study opportunities that provide a regular paycheck.
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Customize your class schedule
Students in our Criminal Justice degree program develop the critical thinking skills necessary for modern law enforcement, security, emergency response, and investigative professions. Schedule classes according to your daily responsibilities and tailor courses to your specific career goals. Classes are offered days and evenings for added flexibility.
Coursework includes:
CJS 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice and the Law |
CJS 150 | Criminology |
CJS 243 | Juvenile Justice in America |
Career Options
The Criminal Justice field includes careers in law enforcement, security, corrections, intelligence, and more. Those who meet this challenge earn the respect of their families, friends, and neighbors and live their lives knowing that they’re making a positive difference.
Criminal Justice graduates can find careers in:
- Corrections
- Customs and Border Protection
- Drug Enforcement Agency
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Law Enforcement
- Private and Personal Security Agencies
- Transportation Security Administration
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Start classes January 8!