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Real-World Experience
SJS students have guaranteed opportunities for internships or co-op experiences.
School of Justice Studies
Graduates with degrees in the justice studies fields are highly sought-after and in-demand, with remarkable job growth projected.
Academic Programs
The School of Justice Studies offers majors, minors, and joint-degrees for both undergraduate and graduate students. We also offer several professional certificates. Through courses, students get in-depth views of the justice system, including the courts, policing, corrections, forensics, and cybersecurity.
Internship Opportunities
Our strong industry connections guarantee internship or co-op experiences at a variety of agencies and companies such as U.S. Marshals Service, R.I. Office of the Attorney General, R.I. State Police, Naval Investigative Service, M.A. State Crime Lab, Raytheon Company, Dell SecureWorks, Security Weekly, MediTech, and FM Global.
Faculty and Staff
Our faculty and staff consists of academic experts and experienced criminal justice system practitioners from around the country. They are involved in all aspects of educating our students and guiding them to program completion and career success.
Justice System Training & Research Institute
Based in the School of Justice Studies, the Justice System Training & Research Institute (JSTRI) is a resource for justice system personnel to enhance their professionalism through seminars and professional development training. Through the JSTRI, undergraduate students learn alongside experts in the field.
The professors in the School of Justice have just been amazing. They all have such different backgrounds, most of them in the justice system, so every class is something new that they're able to bring to what we're learning.
Erin Elliot '18, Criminal Justice Major
Cyber Disruptor
Douglas White Program Director Cybersecurity & Networking
Professor Douglas White was one of the earliest pioneers in cybersecurity. Now, almost everyone understands what he’s known all along: cybersecurity is a massive issue.
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