Briarwood College is a student-centered private institution for
men and women that fosters and encourages a commitment to
learning throughout their lives.
The College is committed to the application of knowledge through
a curriculum that is career and technically oriented with an
emphasis on the liberal arts and an awareness of the challenges
and opportunities that a global economy offers.
The Mission of the College is to provide an education that is
practical in its application, yet stresses the need for students
to use the resources of their own minds, with particular emphasis
on the development of the self through discipline, responsibility
and strength of expression.
The College is committed to make a difference in the community of
which it is a part. To this end, it encourages and allows
faculty, staff and students to participate in outreach and
service programs designed to focus on the competitive challenges
of diverse environments, both locally and globally.
Briarwood's Criminal Justice AAS degree program is designed for
the student who is interested in career opportunities in Federal
or State law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, or
private security. Specialized and general education coursework
provides a broad education to assist the graduate in pursuit of
further undergraduate or graduate education in the field of
criminal justice. Emphasis is placed on practical application of
criminal justice and correctional theories.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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Briarwood's Criminal Justice BS program is designed for the
student who is interested in career opportunities in Federal or
State law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities,
probation officers or private security. Specialized and general
education coursework provides a broad education to assist the
graduate in pursuit of further graduate education in the field of
Criminal Justice. Emphasis is placed on practical application of
criminal justice and correctional theories as well as ethical
behavior as it applies to both the criminal justice and
correctional fields.
You will learn to:
- Demonstrate desirable, ethical attitudes and work habits:
verbal/written communication skills, creative thinking, problem
solving, good judgment, self-reliance, team cooperation,
acceptance of change, commitment to life-long learning, support
of diversity and technology usage.
- Illustrate the causes of crime in our society.
- Analyze the structure, process, and relationships between law
enforcement, the courts and corrections.
- Identity a juvenile offender and understand the differences
between the adult and juvenile court systems.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the prison systems,
current treatment theories and punishment systems.
- Identify specific types of crimes and their assigned
punishments.
- Demonstrate a considerable knowledge of state and federal
criminal court systems.
- Recognize the constitutional rights of the criminally accused
as they apply to the investigative and arrest procedure.
- Understand the sometimes fragile relationship between law
enforcement and the community.
- Demonstrate knowledge of victim's rights.
- Apply basic crime investigation skills and techniques.
- Identify the organization and operational structure of a
police department.
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal
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Briarwood's Paralegal AAS program is designed to educate and
train students to perform substantive legal work under the
supervision of a practicing attorney. It requires all students to
successfully complete various legal specialty courses, gaining
knowledge of our legal system, the basic areas of law, methods of
legal research and writing, and legal reasoning. The primary
objective of the paralegal program is the development of
occupational competence. Understanding and reasoning, rather than
rote learning, are stressed. The program emphasizes the ethical
work role of the paralegal as well as the limitations on the
practice of law by non-lawyers. This program is approved by the
American Bar Association.
You will learn to:
- Demonstrate desirable, ethical attitudes and work habits:
verbal/written communication skills, creative thinking, problem
solving, good judgment, self-reliance, team cooperation,
acceptance of change, commitment to life-long learning, competent
on current technology.
- Secure an entry-level paralegal position.
- Conduct legal analysis using critical reasoning.
- Develop legal research and writing skills.
- Interpret the finer points of constitutional law.
- Distinguish the various court systems.
- Maintain ethical boundaries.
- Be aware of the unauthorized practice of law.
Accreditation:
Briarwood College is accredited by the New England Association of
Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on
Institutions of Higher Education.
Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England
Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the
institution. Individuals may also contact:
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
209 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1433
(781) 271-0022
E-Mail: cihe@neasc.org
