Overview
WMCC is preparing students for exciting career opportunities in law enforcement, forensics, corrections, probation/ parole, and many other important roles in the criminal justice system. The professional expertise of our faculty provides a valuable mix of academic and practical experience that enrich all student learning outcomes, and thoroughly prepare students for successful career opportunities.
Full-time Police Academy graduates will receive credit for the following:
CRMJ101W | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
CRMJ201W | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
CRMJ230W | Justice and the Community | 3 |
CRMJ270W | Criminal Justice Internship | 3 |
Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
General Elective* | 3 | |
Full-time State Corrections Academy graduates will receive credit for the following:
CRMJ101W | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
CRMJ215W | Corrections Operations | 3 |
CRMJ270W | Criminal Justice Internship | 3 |
Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
General Elective* | 3 |
*Subject to review.
Additional credit may be awarded for in-service courses at the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Academy on a case by case basis.
Program is a hybrid program, meeting 6-8 times in a semester with the remainder of coursework to be completed online. Class meetings may rotate between Berlin, Littleton, and North Conway.
Criminal Justice/ Homeland Security Certificate | ||||
Fall Semester | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
COMP110W | Business Computer Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
CRMJ101W | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGL120W | College Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 |
PSYC111W | Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester Total | 16 | 0 | 16 | |
Spring Semester | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
CRMJ110W | Terrorism | 3 | 0 | 3 |
CRMJ123W | Criminal Law | 4 | 0 | 4 |
ENGL211W | Professional Writing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
PHYS122W | Forensic Science | 3 | 2 | 4 |
SOCI111W | Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester Total | 16 | 2 | 17 | |
Certificate Total | 33 |
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and components of the
American Justice System from arrest, trial, incarceration, and
release/rehabilitation. - Demonstrate an understanding of the many duties and functions of law
enforcement entities, how they impact our daily lives and security and well being as citizens. - Communicate in a professional manner to a diverse group or to individuals
in verbal and written form.
33 Credits Required
of students qualify for financial aid