Criminal Justice | North Shore Community College

Advance your career in America’s justice system

NSCC’s Criminal Justice program prepares students for a career in the criminal justice system, as well as advancing the education of employed criminal justice professionals. From a theoretical understanding of human behavior and its relationship to law, students learn criminal justice goals and functions. Among the employment opportunities for graduates are state and local patrol officers, company investigators, security positions, and entry-level positions in correctional agencies.

Next Steps

Admissions

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Credit for Prior Learning

Achievement and Outcomes

Learner Outcomes

Guided Pathway Sheet

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Get in touch

If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact info@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.

If you have program advising related questions, please contact criminaljustice@northshore.edu or call 781-477-2150.

Semesters estimated to complete degree. Complete faster with winter intersession and summer classes.

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2019

NSCC received its ninth consecutive designation as a Military Friendly School

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Accreditation

North Shore Community College is an accredited nonprofit institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly NEASC-CIHE, the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).