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The degree of Associate in Science with a major in Criminal Justice will be awarded upon successful completion of the program.
The Criminal Justice degree is designed to prepare students for careers in police work and corrections, in addition to serving as the basis to transfer on to complete a baccalaureate degree. For those already in service the program provides educational progress for promotion and other career development purposes.
Transfer Information
Health and Internship Considerations
Applicants should be aware of the basic health and fitness requirements for many careers in the criminal justice field. Prospective students with special needs or limitations that may affect their internship placement and/or potential employability are encouraged to discuss their career goals during the interview with department members prior to admission
The college must ensure that individuals (customers, employees, etc.) at internship and service learning sites are not placed adversely affected by students during learning experiences. Therefore, students participating in internship and field experiences must demonstrate the emotional stability required to exercise sound judgment, accept direction and guidance from a supervisor or faculty member and establish rapport and maintain sensitive interpersonal relationships with employees, customers and clients.
Character Expectations
Applicants should be aware that background checks are completed by potential employers prior to obtaining any position with arrest or detention powers, and typically, even before being accepted for an internship. Applicants who have been in difficulty with the law may not be employable, or even eligible for an internship. Because future goals may be compromised, applicants are advised to discuss any concerns with the Co-Department Heads.
Internship Sites
CASA of New Hampshire
DCYF Juvenile Services
Merrimack County Attorney's Office
Merrimack County Juvenile Diversion
NH Department of Corrections
NH Division of Children Youth and Families
NH Fish and Game Department
NH Prison for Women
NH Public Defender's Office
NH State Police
NH State Prison for Women
NH State Prison Volunteers
Tobey School
US Probation Office
Victims Inc.
New Hampshire Police Departments
| Antrim | Lincoln |
| Amherst | Litchfield |
| Ashland | Littleton |
| Auburn | Londonderry |
| Bedford | Loudon |
| Berlin | Manchester |
| Boscawen | Mason |
| Bow | Meredith |
| Bradford | Milford |
| Brookline | Moultonboro |
| Campton | Nashua |
| Candia | Newport |
| Claremont | North Hampton |
| Concord | Northfield |
| Deerfield | Nottingham |
| Derry | Ossipee |
| Dover | Pembroke |
| Epping | Plaistow |
| Exeter | Plymouth |
| Franklin | Portsmouth |
| Fremont | Raymond |
| Gilford | Rochester |
| Goffstown | Salem |
| Gorham | Sanbornton |
| Grantham | Sandown |
| Hanover | Somersworth |
| Hampton | Sutton |
| Henniker | Swanzey |
| Hillsboro | Tilton |
| Hollis | Thornton |
| Hooksett | Washington |
| Hopkinton | Weare |
| Hudson | Windham |
| Laconia | Woodstock |
New Hampshire Sheriff's Departments
Carroll County
Grafton County
Hillsborough County
Merrimack County
New Hampshire Department of Corrections
Cheshire County
Coos County
Hillsborough County
Rockingham County
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| Course Number | Course Title | CL | LAB | CR |
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| FIRST YEAR |
| Fall Semester |
| # | CJ 101 | Introduction to the Criminal
Justice System | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | CJ 121 | Criminal Procedure | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| | EN 101 | English Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| | IT 102 | PC Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | PY 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | 17 |
| Spring Semester |
| # | CJ 123 | Criminal Law | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| # | CJ 210 | Juvenile Justice Administration | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | EN 120 | Communicationsor |
| | EN xxx | English Elective | 3-4 | 0 | 3-4 |
| | PS 220 | Public Administration | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | SO 105 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | 16-17 |
| SECOND YEAR |
| Fall Semester |
| # | CJ 150 | Criminology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | CJ 205 | Police Operations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | CJ 215 | Corrections Operations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | CJ 270 | Criminal Justice Internship*or |
| # | CJ 275 | Senior Project | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| | MT 120 | Topics in Applied College Mathematics** | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| | PY 205 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | 16-19 |
| Spring Semester |
| | BI 120 | Human Biology | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| # | CJ 225 | Drug Abuse and the Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | CJ 230 | Justice and the Community | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | CJ 270 | Criminal Justice Internship*or | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| # | CJ 275 | Senior Project | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | PI 242 | Contemporary Ethical Issues | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | XX xxx | General Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | 16-19 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 68-69 |
| Program Cost Estimates |
# Indicates major field courses.
* May be taken either Fall or Spring Semester of senior year.
** Students must complete MT 120 to graduate. Depending on results of placement testing, students may be required to complete MT 103 prior to MT 120 (please note that MT 103 Algebra I - Part I, with a grade of “C” or higher, or the high school equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher, is the prerequisite for MT 120).
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