Criminal Justice

A major and a minor are offered in Criminal Justice. 

While pursuing their studies at Franklin Pierce, students often work part-time as University security officers or police officers. Most students complete a voluntary criminal justice internship in their hometown between their junior and senior years.

The integrated coursework is organized around careers in law enforcement, corrections, and court work. Our program of criminal justice study is also deeply rooted in the liberal arts. The faculty seek to produce graduates who enter the criminal justice field or graduate school with an appreciation of gender, religious, racial, cultural and ethnic differences, and an ability to think critically and follow ethical standards. We want our students to be inquisitive and to work towards constructive change. 

Want to Know More?

View the College at Rindge academic catalog for specific degree requirements and course information.

Contact

Franklin Pierce University
College at Rindge 
1.800.437.0048
admissions@franklinpierce.edu

Faculty

Davina M. Brown
Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. - University of Toledo
brownd@franklinpierce.edu

Douglas Challenger
Professor of Sociology
B.A., High Point College
M.A., Ph.D., Syracuse University
challedf@franklinpierce.edu

Jean Dawson
Visiting Instructor, Criminal Justice
B.A., M.S., University of Massachusetts at Lowell
dawsonj@franklinpierce.edu

J. Forbes Farmer
Professor of Sociology/Social Work and Counseling/Criminal Justice
B.A.,University of New Hampshire
M.A., Atlanta University
Ph.D., Boston University
farmerjf@franklinpierce.edu

Jerome Levine
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
M.Ed., Lesley College
Ph.D., Brandeis University
levinej@franklinpierce.edu

Debra Picchi
Professor of Anthropology
B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo
M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida
picchids@franklinpierce.edu

Alan Rachlin
Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., State University of New York at Cortland
M.A., Arizona State University
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo
rachlina@franklinpierce.edu