Criminal Justice Degree–Law Enforcement Concentration (CJL) The mission statement for the Criminal Justice program at MWCC is to provide students with academic preparation for career entry, transfer to four year institutions, and life-long learning through a broad based and comprehensive curriculum supported by community partnerships and guided by the demand of the criminal justice workforce. The law enforcement concentration emphasizes areas such as community policing, investigation, criminalistics, and the administration of justice. For Massachusetts police officers who qualify for the benefit, the Criminal Justice program is approved as a Police Career Incentive Program by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. Number ENG101 SOC103
Suggested Course Order English Composition I Introduction to Sociology
Cr Semester 3 3
MAT126 CJU131
Topics in Mathematics (or higher) Introduction to Criminal Justice
3 3
CJU133 ENG102 PSY105 CIS127 CJU134 CJU232
Criminal Law English Composition II Introduction to Psychology Computer Technologies Criminal Procedure Introduction to Criminology
3 3 3 3 3 3
Science Elective POL211
3/4
Massachusetts and the Federal System Restrictive Elective
3
CJU233 CJU250 CJU220
Criminal Investigation Introduction to Corrections Technical Writing for the Criminal Justice Professional
3 3 1
SPC113 PSY240 or SOC205 or HIS125 PER126/130
Speech Abnormal Psychology or Social Problems or American Ethnic History Health, Fitness, and Wellness Elective
3 3
CJU140 CJU255
Restrictive Elective American Policing Seminar in Criminal Justice
3
2/3 3 3 3
Grade
Prerequisites/Notes ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement Note: SOC103 should be taken during the first semester MAT096 or placement Prerequisites: ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement Note: CJU131 should be taken during the first semester ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement ENG101 ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement Prerequisite: SOC103 Note: CJU 232 should be taken during the second semester Electives: BIO, BTC, CHE, EAS, EGM, NRD, PHY Note: Lab science required for transfer ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement Electives: CJU234, CJU252, SOC129, SOC208, SOC212, SPA109 (or higher) Note: CJU234, CJU252 recommended CJU134 or permission of division dean CJU131 Prerequisite: ENG101 Note: CJU220 should be taken in semester preceding CJU255 ENG101 PSY105 SOC103 ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement Prerequisites: FYE101, MAT092, RDG098, or placement Note: PER130 is recommended for transfer Note: See above Restrictive Electives ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement Prerequisites: ENG102, completion of all required Criminal Justice courses and at least one restrictive elective (or one to two concurrently), or permission of division dean Note: This course should be taken in the semester immediately preceding graduation
Campus/format: A majority of this program can be completed during the day at the Gardner Campus. Helpful hints: Academic and career advising sessions with a Criminal Justice advisor are highly recommended. Cooperative education, volunteer, and/or service learning experiences may increase chances of employment. Transfer options: Check with your advisor to ensure proper course selections. For a complete list of transfer agreement options visit MWCC‘s transfer services website: http://transfer.mwcc.edu and www.mwcc.edu/3plusone. Special requirements: Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program are not eligible for life experience, police academy, armed services, or Tech Prep credits, and are limited to six credits total in CLEP, DANTES, and challenge exams. Only courses completed at institutions accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges may be transferred into the program. Transfer students are required to complete at least three of their required Criminal Justice courses (nine credits) at MWCC. A Criminal and Sexual Offender Records Information (CORI/SORI) check is required for student interns. Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations. Career options: Municipal police officer; state trooper; special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and Department of Treasury; private or public security officer; private investigator; work with victims or advocacy groups. Earning potential: $35,600 to 59,800.
Total: 63/65 credits
See page 116 of the college catalog for program competencies and technical standards.
115 MWCC 2013-2014 College Catalog & Student Handbook