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Criminal Justice

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. 

Related Majors

Jobs & Professions

  • State Trooper 
  • Police Officer 
  • Court Reporter 
  • Forensic Technician 
  • Detective 
  • Private Investigator 
  • Crime Scene Investigator 
  • Parole or Probation Officer 
  • Social Worker 
  • Advocate 
  • Dispatcher 
  • Paralegal 

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LinkedIn Banner Photos Celebrating AACSB Accreditation

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Published on April 28, 2023

📷These fantastic LinkedIn banner photos were created by Kenzie Costello, Creative Design Specialist at Nichols College. 

Feel free to download and save the LinkedIn Headers above to showcase this new accomplishment: right-click on the image> save image as….> label and …

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2023 Career and Internship Fair

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Published on April 10, 2023

The Career and Professional Development Center hosted the 2023 Nichols College Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, February 21st in Chalmers Field House. Many eager students arrived early in their best professional dress with resumes in hand preparing themselves …

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Contact & Location

Phone
508-213-2489
Email
cpdc@nichols.edu
Address

Fels Student Center, Suite 201
121 Center Road
PO Box 5000
Dudley, MA 01571

CPDC Service Hours

Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm