UMass Amherst
The Criminology and Criminal Justice System Certificate attracts students planning or continuing careers in the criminal justice system; from law enforcement to probation, courts, or corrections. Graduates and certificate holders have served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Federal government, and other agencies as police officers, probation or parole officers, special agents, paralegals, criminal defense lawyers, and district attorneys.
CIP Code:
43.0104
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.
