OVERVIEW
The Criminal Justice program at Berkshire Community College offers students opportunities for career preparation in criminal justice agencies as well as for transfer to various bachelor’s degree programs. The program provides an interdisciplinary approach that examines all facets of the criminal justice discipline: law enforcement and community relations, the court system, delinquency, substance abuse/use, investigations, and corrections. The curriculum blends a strong liberal arts academic base balanced with discipline specific courses focused on the framework of the administration of justice. The Associate Degree program lays the foundation for a 4-year degree in a related field. For those already employed in the criminal justice discipline, our goal is to enhance knowledge and skills necessary for career advancement, strengthen oral and written communication skills, and provide opportunities to engage in the understanding of multicultural issues necessary for working in the service oriented professions.
JOB GROWTH & WAGES
Salary range depends on job status/title/position and location/area. Salaries can
range from $49,000–$84,000 with a national average of $62,960 for entry level positions.
Anticipated job growth in Probation jobs is 6% through 2026 and anticipated job growth
in law enforcement related fields is 7% through 2026.
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
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LOCAL EMPLOYERS
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Full Time Schedule
SEMESTER 1
Intro to Criminal Justice
Introductory Sociology
Substance Abuse Education
English Composition / Writing
MathematicsSEMESTER 2
Correctional Process
Criminal Procedures
Natural or Physical Science
Humanities & Fine Arts
HistorySEMESTER 3
Police & Community Relations
Introductory Psychology
Criminal Law
English Composition/Writing
CommunicationSEMESTER 4
Juvenile Justice Process
Criminal Investigation
Intro to Ciminology
Humanities & Fine Arts
Free Elective -
Part Time Schedule
SEMESTER 1
Intro to Criminal Justice
English Composition/WritingSEMESTER 2
Mathematics
Introductory SociologySEMESTER 3
Police & Community Relations
Humanities & Fine ArtsSEMESTER 4
Introductory Psychology
Criminal LawSEMESTER 5
Correctional Process
English Composition/WritingSEMESTER 6
Natural or Physical Science
Humanities & Fine ArtsSEMESTER 7
Women & the Law
HistorySEMESTER 8
Criminal Justice Elective
CommunicationSEMESTER 9
Criminal Justice Elective
Natural or Physical ScienceSEMESTER 10
Intro to Criminology
Humanities & Fine Arts
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