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Gain a foundation & bring about positive change in your community.

From justice practitioners to human services providers to law, Worcester State University provides students with an expansive understanding of the field.

As a student of one of the best programs in New England, you will use theoretical knowledge paired with countless opportunities for hands-on experience to gain a thorough understanding of ethics and innovations in the field. With interdisciplinary offerings in fields like law, public administration, and psychology, you will be prepared for a variety of rewarding career paths in our nation’s justice system or allied helping careers.

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STUDENT STORIES

Social Sciences at Worcester State.

Hear stories from current students who study the social sciences at Worcester State–and learn how you can become a change maker.

Why study at Worcester State?

  • Victim Witness Coordination
  • Juvenile Justice
  • Human Services
  • National Honors Society
  • Cyber Crimes & Identity Theft
  • Fraud Examination
  • Crime and Media
  • Policy Analysis
  • Principles of Investigation
  • Terrorism
  • Emergency Management
  • Program Evaluation
  • Leading Criminal Justice Organizations
  • Drugs, Crime and Society
  • Technology in Criminal Justice
  • Communications in Criminal Justice

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CJ Club

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Field Interviews

Mock Crime Scenes

Portrait of Criminal Justice Worcester State alum Jared K. Richard standing in front of badge wall

Alumni Connections

CopDoc: A informative resource podcast by Dr. Morreale

Shadowing: Spend a day in the life with Corrections, Police, Court/Victim services

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Build your knowledge of CJ through hands-on experiences alongside your professors

See the diverse career paths this degree can prepare you for.

Explore a wide range of rewarding professional opportunities with your degree from Worcester State:

Compliance Officer
Risk Manager
Fraud Examiner
Police Officer
Victim Advocate
Intelligence Analyst
Insurance Investigator
Loss Prevention Manager
Hospital Security Supervisor
Juvenile Justice Caseworker
Leadership in Criminal Justice

Where will your Worcester State degree take you?

Leicester Police
Massachusetts Probation Department
Massachusetts State Police Lab
Drug Enforcement Administration
Massachusetts State Police
Holden Police
Worcester Police Department
United State Marshals Service
Worcester County Sheriffs’ Office
Worcester County Superior Court

Providence Police Department
New Hampshire State Police
Worcester County House of Corrections
Metropolitan Police - Washington, D.C.
US DOJ/Bureau of Prisons
U.S. Marshals Service
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Connecticut State Police
Maine State Police
Massachusetts State Police
Criminal Justice student at Worcester State Andro Hannoush
"Studying at Worcester State gave me the core knowledge and discipline needed to navigate through law school and become an attorney."
— Andro Hannoush '15
Portrait of Criminal Justice Worcester State alum Chris weagle
"My professors have been continuously supportive of me and my career, offering advice and letters of recommendation to help achieve my ultimate goal of earning my Ph.D. in Criminology & Justice Studies."
— Christopher Weagle '07
Portrait of Criminal Justice Worcester State alum Jared K. Richard
"Because of the professors, the staff, my classmates, and my closest friends I was able to gain professional experience through an internship with the U.S. Marshals Service in Washington, D.C. and I was also able to pursue a graduate degree in Counterterrorism."
— Jared K. Richards '19

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Dr. Stephen A. Morreale

Professor of Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice is interdisciplinary. We are not a "Cop Shop." The CJ Program at WSU strives to prepare students to grow and become more conversant, superior writers and critical thinkers. Our graduates go on to law school and graduate school. They [...]

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Aimée X. Delaney

Professor

Dr. Delaney specializes in the study of violence and victimization, with a focus on juvenile crime, risk behaviors among youth, youth victimization, and family and community violence. She engages in Public Criminology.  As the primary evaluator on a [...]

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Criminal Justice News

Criminal Justice Faculty Tackle Current Racial Justice Issues

The current, explosive societal debate centered on questions of racial justice, racism, and police violence is sure to make for lively, thoughtful discussions in criminal justice classes this semester, according to faculty in the Department of Criminal Justice.

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Wildlife Officials Give Career Advice to Students

Lt. Bill Boudreau and Officer Nick Masucci of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department recently spoke to students about the application process, employment opportunities and the anything-but-typical day in the life of a conservation officer.

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Secret Service Offers Criminal Justice Student Career Fair

The Criminal Justice Department, in conjunction with Career Services, was honored to host the United States Secret Service on Nov. 28 and 29, thanks to the efforts of CJ Faculty member Francis Olive III, Ph.D.

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New Bridgewater State Partnership Gives Pathway to Master’s Degree

Anew affiliation agreement between Worcester State University and Bridgewater State University ensures at least two reserved seats a year in Bridgewater’s Master of Science in Criminal Justice program for Worcester State graduates.

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