Westfield launched the first criminal justice program in New England in 1968. Our reputation for excellence and student population of nearly 700 draws the largest criminal justice career fair in New England each year.
- Study the latest developments in Criminal Justice: globalization, cybercrime and technology, criminal justice reform, and serving diverse communities.
- Personal attention with small classes
- 13 full-time faculty with expertise in homeland security, religious extremism, law enforcement, corrections and rehabilitation, criminal law, juvenile justice, gangs, multinational crime, & crime mapping
- 100+ internship placements each semester at federal, state and local levels
The goal of the our department is to develop in students an increased analytical awareness of the role of law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional institutions in the criminal justice system.