Criminal Justice Schools in Maine

Husson University in Bangor, Maine offers a comprehensive degree program in the criminal justice field. Students can choose from an associate degree, a bachelor's degree, dual bachelor's degree in criminal justice and psychology, dual bachelor's and master's degree (completed in five years) and the master's degree in criminal justice administration. Undergraduate seniors will attend the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to pursue certification and should be eligible for employment as a law enforcement officer upon graduation. Husson University also offers the Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society for interested students.

Through the University of Main at Augusta, students can pursue a Bachelor of Science and associate of science degree in the Justice Studies Program. The three areas of concentration in the Justice Studies Program are community policing, forensics and paralegal studies. Course work is available both on two campuses and online for distance learners. Students will prepare for careers in law enforcement, law-related paralegal positions, probation and forensics. Graduates are also eligible to pursue advanced study in law school and graduate school. In addition, the program offers a justice studies minor and an advocacy minor for non-majors interested in graduate school.

The University of Main Fort Kent (UMFK) offers a unique program in conservation law enforcement, which is a four-year Bachelor of Science degree program. Unlike other colleges and universities, UMFK's program combines two specializations: wildlife conservation and law enforcement. The program prepares graduates for entry-level positions within private, federal and state wildlife sectors, including Maine Warden Service, Maine Forest Rangers, National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, USFS Conservation Law Officer, Marine Patrol, Bureau of Land Management and Conservation Law Officer. The program should take students roughly two years to complete, and classes are provided in both traditional face-to-face classroom settings and completely online.

University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) offers students both a Bachelor of Arts degree and an associate of arts degree within the criminal justice field. Students at UMPI complete internships with criminal justice agencies during their senior year and are required to participate in service learning activities in select courses. The Criminal Justice Club exposes students to service projects and goes on two trips every year. And students can apply for membership into the prestigious Alpha Phi Sigma honor society. Another unique aspect of the criminal justice programs at UMPI is the opportunity to present at professional conferences.

A Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice at Saint Joseph's College in Standish, Maine, is for students who want to pursue a career in social services, judiciary and law, law enforcement, and business. Courses combine classroom instruction with field trips, demonstrations, and volunteer opportunities. Students are required to complete a full-year internship during their senior year. Curriculum should prepare interested students for graduate programs. Class sizes are small, and students have access to one-on-one faculty mentoring. In addition, the Saint Joseph's Criminal Justice Club offers other opportunities for leadership and real-life experiences.

The criminal justice degree from Thomas College in Waterville, Maine places a high emphasis on real-world practical training so graduates can immediately begin employment in their field. Recent internships and field experiences have been completed at the Main Criminal Justice Academy, Interpol, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Marshals Service, just as examples. The Bachelor of Science degree from Thomas College typically takes students about four years to complete and offers programs in either criminal justice administration or just criminal justice. Graduates should be able to obtain careers in corrections, homeland security or law enforcement, and have the option of attending the 18-week basic law enforcement course at the Academy.