Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Fisher College prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Fisher College

260 S Main St, Fall River, MA

Fisher College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Boston, MA and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Fisher College is nearly a thousand yearly.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Legal Professions And Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 730 to 950 on the SAT and in a range of 17 to 22 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. This school accepts roughly 60 percent of students applying annually. Of those students admitted, around 20 percent of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at fisher.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $28,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

The mascot for Fisher College is the "Falcons", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and more may be viewed on school's website at www.fisher.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).