Criminal Justice/Human Services

Program Information

An interdisciplinary major in Criminal Justice/Human Services appeals to students interested in changing social and legal institutions. The Human services coursework prepares students with the skills needed to assist individuals and communities in delivering quality social services. Criminal justice coursework teaches students about the causes and consequences of crime and the responses of the criminal justice system. Human services and criminal justice complement each other by considering the role of social services and community-based organizations to prevent and treat the causes and consequences of crime. This degree will allow students to advocate for meaningful change within the criminal justice system and to embrace a collaborative effort between communities and agencies within those communities.

Degree Information

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Criminal Justice/Human Services.

(120 credits hours) Requirements are subject to change.

Contact Information

For more information about the criminal justice major, contact Dr. Francesca Spina, chairperson of the Criminal Justice Department at (413) 748-3358 or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.

Curricular Requirements

I. Core Curriculum (40 credits)

This Core Curriculum is faithful to the Springfield College mission and further strengthens the Humanics philosophy of educating students in spirit, mind, and body. It is a cornerstone of a Springfield College education. Regardless of one’s major, it provides a strong, developmental, and holistic foundation for leaders in service to humanity. Upon completion, all graduates will be prepared to learn, lead, and serve in diverse, multicultural, and global contexts as well as in any career path they may choose. They will have the knowledge, habits of the mind, skills, and abilities to face unexpected situations and challenges, the values and attitudes for self-motivation and a vision of service that stems from hope, optimism and making a difference, as well as the self-determination to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

View the Core Curriculum Requirements (40 credits) section for a complete list of the domains and courses therein.

II. Major Requirements

A. Human Services Courses (27 Credits)

HUSB 100 - Intro to Human Services Credits:
HUSB 109 - Group Dynamics Credits: 3
HUSB 201 - Theories of Oppression Credits:
HUSB 225 - Dynamics of Case Management Credits:
HUSB 268 - Fundamentals of Program Evaluation Credits:
HUSB 305 - Issues in Research Credits: 3
HUSB 416 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3
PROJ 350 - Human Services Practicum I Credits:
PROJ 351 - Human Services Practicum II Credits:
Students must take a total of nine courses for the Human Services portion of this major. If they opt to take CRIM 375 and/or CRIM 494, they will take one or both of the following courses to reach the requirements:
HUSB 156 - Crisis Intervention Credits: 3
HUSB 318 - Intersectionality of Cultural Humility and Human Services Systems Credits: 3

B. Criminal Justice Courses (24 credits)

CRIM 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRIM 205 - Corrections Credits: 3
CRIM 210 - American Court System Credits: 3
CRIM 215 - Gender, Race, and Crime Credits: 3
CRIM 220 - Law Enforcement Credits: 3
CRIM 260 - Criminology Credits: 3
CRIM 375 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRIM 494 - Criminal Justice Senior Seminar Credits: 3
*Students must take a total of eight courses with a CRIM prefix. If they opt to take HUSB 305 and/or HUSB 416, they will choose to take one or two CRIM electives from the list below to ensure they have reached eight CRIM classes.

C. Selectives

CRIM 239 - Ethics and Law Credits: 3
CRIM 250 - The Intersection of the Criminal Justice and Mental Health Systems Credits: 3
CRIM 270 - Constitutional Law Credits: 3
CRIM 310 - Crime Scene Investigation Credits: 3
CRIM 315 - Women and Crime Credits: 3
CRIM 325 - Juvenile Delinquency Credits: 3
CRIM 330 - Criminal Law Credits: 3
CRIM 334 - Police Administration and Leadership Credits: 3
CRIM 335 - Homeland Security and Terrorism Credits: 3
CRIM 345 - Cyber Crime Credits: 3
CRIM 350 - Drugs, Crime and Policy Credits: 3
CRIM 355 - The Intersection of the Criminal Justice and Mental Health Systems Credits: 3
CRIM 365 - Violence and Social Control in U.S. History and Society Credits: 3
CRIM 370 - Violence and Victimization Credits: 3
CRIM 388 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRIM 486 - Supervised Internship in Criminal Justice Credits: 3-9

III. Electives

To complete a minimum of 120 credits

Academic Catalog