BA in Criminal Justice
Are you ready to make a positive difference in your community? Criminal Justice majors work in all branches of public and private life, using their skills to bring peace of mind to neighborhoods, businesses, and emerging markets around the world. No matter what kind of job you’re looking for in Criminal Justice, you need a program focused on experiential learning and internships, with a curriculum built on ethical and sustainable security practices.
Our Criminal Justice faculty have worked across industries in law enforcement, corrections, forensics, research, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, military, and social work. Their years of real-world experience breathe life into our Criminal Justice curriculum and prepare students like you for the realities of these rewarding careers.
Our core curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and adaptable to our five core tracks, including a focus on counterterrorism, courts, law enforcement, policy, and social work.
Your Choice for Criminal Justice Internships
When it’s time for you to find your Criminal Justice internship, you’ll start to see one of the biggest advantages of a small, private education. Our faculty have professional connections in departments and precincts across New England, and our alumni network helps aspiring young professionals like yourself. They stand ready to assist you in finding unique opportunities for experiential learning. Ultimately, everyone in the Herd is here to guide you toward a fulfilling internship so you can explore different career options and find the Criminal Justice job that’s right for you.
- Brockton PD
- CT Dept. of Emergency Services
- DC Metropolitan PD
- Dudley PD
- Framingham District Court
- Hamden County Sheriff’s Dept.
- Joseph Mure Jr. & Associates
- MA State Police Detective Unit
- MA State Police Fire & Bomb Squad
- Monaghan Leahy LLC
- RI Dept. of Corrections
- RI State Police
- Vernon PD
- Western MA Regional Women’s Correctional Center
- Worcester Trial Court
- Worcester County Sheriff’s Dept.
Are you ready?
Internships & Experiential Learning
Every Nichols College student benefits from an experiential learning opportunity. Students explore their passions by working with real businesses, community partners, or industry experts on projects that make an impactful difference. Because of our specialized focus on career readiness, students graduate with the experience and confidence they need to succeed in the real world.
Students completed nineteen internship opportunities in 2024. 92% of criminal justice graduates from 2019-2022 are employed or continuing their education, with 89% of those employed within the field.
Great Jobs for Criminal Justice Majors
Criminal Justice is a flexible major for anyone who wants to make a difference in their community.
- State Trooper
- Police Officer
- Court Reporter
- Forensic Technician
- Detective
- Private Investigator
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Parole or Probation Officer
- Social Worker
- Advocate
- Dispatcher
- Paralegal