Criminal Justice

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At Berkeley College, experiential learning prepares Justice Studies and Legal Studies students for the real world

April 17, 2025

A focus on experiential learning aligns with Berkeley's mission of empowering each student to achieve lifelong success by equipping them with practical skills, networking opportunities, and real-world, hands-on experiences. Berkeley collaborates with industry-leading professionals, executives, and thought leaders, ensuring students engage with outstanding presenters who provide valuable insights into current industry trends and expectations.

Explore. Engage. Excel. Summer career experience at Berkeley College in NYC

September 18, 2024

Students explore career options in summer workshops at Berkeley College in NYC

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High school students explore career options in summer workshops at Berkeley College

August 16, 2024

High school students explore career options in summer workshops at Berkeley College

From excelling in the classroom…to protecting their communities: Berkeley College Criminal Justice grads join local police departments

April 21, 2023

When three New Jersey towns recently began the search for new police officers to protect their citizens, there was no shortage of eligible candidates. The qualifications and preparedness of three graduates of the Berkeley College Justice Studies - Criminal Justice program, however, stood out and landed the coveted jobs.

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Excelling as a Berkeley Honors student, Lindsay Fiorellini aspires to protect the nation

November 30, 2022

Although she’s still a student, Lindsay Fiorellini is already quite accomplished. She’s certified as an EMT and a firefighter and has a passion for helping people in need. And she’s loving her time at Berkeley College as a Justice Studies - Criminal Justice major concentrating in Homeland Security. She expects to graduate in December with her Bachelor's degree.

Berkeley grad Lachanee Scott keeps evolving… and never stops learning

September 20, 2022

Just a month after arriving in the United States from Jamaica, Lachanee Scott began her studies at Berkeley College. “It was a bit of a culture shock coming to the United States,” she remembered. “I looked into several schools, but I knew I didn’t want to feel just like a number. I saw the way the Berkeley professors and staff interacted with the students and the feel stood out to me.” After enrolling, she immediately felt comfortable, “Everyone at Berkeley made it easier for me to transition to life here and begin preparing for a career.”

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