Why Justice Studies at Bay Path University?
The program offers students the preparation they need to understand and address the challenges faced by public safety, law enforcement, and other public service professional in their communities, their home states, and throughout the nation and the world.
We offer 3 majors
Justice & Forensics Studies
Public Safety & Justice
Rehabilitation, Advocacy & Justice
BA in Justice Studies
Majors Available, Minor Available, Double Major Available
Graduate Program Available
Justice & Forensic Studies
This major is designed to provide a background in criminal investigation, criminal evidence, and criminalistics. Students develop a perspective on how crime labs and digital forensic professionals work hand in hand to solve complex crimes, ever mindful of criminal law, procedure and the rules of evidence.
Major-Specific Courses:
Course Code Title Credits
CBY200
Introduction to Digital Forensics
3
CMS205
Principles of Photography: Digital
3
FSC105
Criminalistics with Lab
4
FSC440
Crime Scene Investigation
3
CRJ275
Criminal Procedure for the Criminal Justice Professional
3
CRJ312
Criminal Evidence
3
JUS436 or JUS438 or JUS440
International Justice or America &
3
Public Safety & Justice
This major helps the student understand the need for public safety and how to prepare for, prevent, and protect against disasters, crimes, civil liberty violations, and national security concerns. It also instructs students how forensic investigation is conducted to insure the safety of the public.
Major-Specific Courses:
Course Code Title Credits
CRJ120
Introduction to Criminal Justice
3
CRJ204
Principles of Policing
3
CRJ222
Criminal Investigations & Elements of Criminal Law
3
CRJ348
Terrorism & Homeland Security
3
CRJ325
Criminal Organizations
3
CRJ275
Criminal Procedure for the Criminal Justice Professional
3
CRJ202
Victimology & Criminology
3
CRJ300 or CRJ320
Corrections or Probation & Parole
3
JUS436 or JUS438 or JUS440
International Justice or America & Justice or Justice Studies Capstone
3
Rehabilitation, Advocacy & Justice
Students will gain the advanced knowledge and skills needed to protect vulnerable women, children and families affected by the justice system. The program focuses on the most effective safety protocols and community social services. Students learn how to assist clients with court statements and appearances. They will evaluate a wide variety of real-life cases and determine the best practices for dealing with each situation. Students will investigate the ethical implications of working with victims and those incarcerated in women’s jails, prisons and juvenile facilities.
Major-Specific Courses:
Course Code Title Credits
CRJ120
Introduction to Criminal Justice
3
CRJ202
Victimology & Criminology
3
CRJ342
Juvenile Justice System
3
CRJ356
Human Trafficking
3
SOC305
Domestic Violence
3
CRJ300 or CRJ320
Corrections or Probation & Parole
3
CRJ333
Introduction to Victim & Offender Mediation
3
JUS436 or JUS438 or JUS440
International Justice or America &
3
PSY240
Abnormal Psychology
3
Students interested in pursuing law school after graduation can apply to the unique 3+3 Program, a partnership between Bay Path University and Western New England University School of Law. This program offers students the opportunity to begin law school at Western New England University in what would have been their senior year at Bay Path. To be eligible, students must attend Bay Path for at least 30 credit hours of undergraduate study.
Every student creates an ePortfolio – a digital portfolio of papers, presentations, awards, Badges and more. It allows prospective employers to read, hear, and observe graduates’ accomplishments and skills for themselves!
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Students can earn electronic badges along with a degree. Badges in Technological Literacy, Multicultural Awareness, Leadership and more are micro-credentials. They give prospective employers more insight into graduates’ full skill set!
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Our Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders (WELL) curriculum gives students the leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills employers seek.
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Generational and demographic shifts, technological breakthroughs, employment and income inequality, environmental concerns, resource limitations and international and domestic terrorism are major factors impacting communities and institutions in this country and throughout the world. Law enforcement agencies and other public safety programs need graduates with broad interdisciplinary perspectives on our rapidly changing world, with exceptional problem-solving, leadership and communications skills, and the ability to build strong coalitions of people of diverse backgrounds and common interests.