Criminal Justice

Overview

The program expands upon the core knowledge and skills attained by students in the Associate in Science Degree in Criminal Justice. 

The Criminal Justice program of New England Institute of Technology exposes students to a more rigorous study of Criminal Justice topics like Case Studies in Criminal Forensics, Domestic & Family Law Issues, Integration of Criminal Law & Criminal Procedure, and Contemporary Issues in Corrections. Students are also provided with the opportunity to choose classes that focus on Digital Forensics or more traditional Criminal Justice topics in designated terms.

Students are exposed to various specialized disciplines in criminal justice such as domestic terrorism, ethics, financial and white-collar crimes, corporate and private security, and administrative issues. Students will also study police operations, including traffic enforcement, report writing, use of force issues, critical incident tactics and advanced investigation techniques.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates will be able to:

• Assess the relevancy and use of various advanced forensic investigation processes and their impact on criminal and civil cases.

• Assess and employ analytical and report writing skills through use of software used in the profession.

• Expand individual insights by studying points of view that differ from their own and that may differ from the view most dominant in their culture and recognize that there is relevance in the viewpoints of other cultures and peoples.

• Design a project based in the field of corrections that examines criminal justice philosophies and community issues in order to have effective implementation.

• Analyze and apply legal decisions, particularly those pertaining to the United States Constitution, that are applicable to current trends in criminal justice.

• Research and critique operational policies relevant to the criminal justice profession identifying areas in need of revision and make recommendations for improvement.

• Challenge the student to investigate and assess a demanding mock crime scene in several segments and make real time decisions that may impact on the outcome of their investigation, and complete a comprehensive report and presentation to a panel of criminal justice professionals.

Career Possibilities

• Police Officer

• Crime Scene Investigator

• U.S. Marshall