Program offered is a Bachelor.

The Bay State's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program will give you the historical and theoretical knowledge along with the practical skills you need to innovate and succeed in the criminal justice field, including:

• A broader understanding of criminal justice that focuses on world and social justice as well as domestic justice issues
• An active sense of inquiry to explore alternatives beyond current "broken" systems and concepts
• An in-depth understanding of the criminal justice process from investigations through incarceration and reentry
• Informed decision-making based on ethical, moral, philosophical and legal considerations
• Strong communication skills
• Insight into diversity and tolerance issues
• Expertise with criminological theory, policy and research methodology

The program will also guide you to new career opportunities in such areas as forensic social services, child welfare investigations, prisoner re-entry, domestic violence counseling, and more.