Criminal and Social Justice at MCC
Start Your Career in Criminal and Social Justice!
Bedford Campus and Lowell Campus - Day and Online
Earn an associate degree in Criminal and Social Justice to prepare for a career in all areas of the criminal justice field, including law enforcement, courts and corrections. You will be able to investigate social, political, legal and ethical concerns embedded in criminal justice issues, as well as hone communication and interpersonal skills to advance.
Experiences available to students enrolled at MCC include:
- CJ Student Conference
Police Academy Credit for Prior Learning
The Department of Criminal and Social Justice will award up to 9 college course credits toward the degree to those students who have successfully completed Local Police Academy recognized by the Municipal Police Training Committee in Massachusetts.
The credits that will be awarded are as follow:
- Criminal Law - CRJ112 - 3 credits
- Contemporary Policing - CRJ121 - 3 credits
- Additional credits to be determined
Students who meet the criteria and wish to receive the credits toward their degree must submit proof of completion from the Local Academy.
Certificate of completion from the academy must be certified and submitted directly from MPTC or State Police Academy Training Committee.
You must request a transcript from the Municipal Police Training Committee. In your request, please specify that the transcript be sent electronically to the Criminal and Social Justice Department Chair - Heloisa DaCunha.
