B.S. Criminal Justice

This program is designed to prepare individuals for entry or advancement in the following fields related to Criminal Justice: law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, administration, domestic violence, mental health, and other community-based programs that exist for victims, offenders, and their families.

Learners will:

• possess a broad and interdisciplinary understanding of the psychosocial, cultural, ethical, and political dimensions of criminal justice in contemporary society.
• demonstrate effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• understand and be able to utilize information technology effectively.
• demonstrate an ability to understand and apply ethical thinking and behavior as it relates to their work environment.
• demonstrate an understanding of research methodology and the interpretation of statistics as it applies to criminal justice.
• demonstrate a working knowledge of:
  • criminology
  • criminal justice administration
  • law enforcement
  • ethics
  • corrections
  • psychology and sociology
  • probation/parole
  • US and NH constitutional law
  • advocacy

Learners in the Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice programs are encouraged to select the following courses to meet a portion of their general education
requirements.

HUMN 505 Introduction to Ethics
PSY 501 Introduction to Psychology OR
SOC 501 Introduction to Sociology

**Note: These courses have prerequisites.

B.S. in Criminal Justice- Option in Criminal Justice Administration

**Note: These courses have prerequisites.

Credit for Prior Learning and Training
Granite State College gives Criminal Justice degree candidates the opportunity to earn credit for other learning experiences through transfer credit, academic testing, and evaluation of training programs such as those offered in the military or by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Academy. Granite State College has evaluated the entire Academy curriculum, and is now offering credit for in-service courses.