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With a Love for Science and Sociology, Mackenzie Rider ’21 Charts a Unique Path of Her Own
As a first-year student, Mackenzie Rider started her career at ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ as a biology major, with the goal of studying dental medicine. But soon, the commuter student from Attleboro discovered a broader journey at the College, filled with the exploration of new interests, opportunities, and experiences. She found a new passion in sociology, and now as a double major has forged forward with as many of her interests as possible.
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5th Year Master's in Criminal Justice
The Dual Degree MACJ program focuses on innovative policies to address new and emerging challenges within the criminal justice system. The curriculum focuses on ethical leadership while examining restorative practices, mental health, and trauma, making the Curry program unique and innovative in the field.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice Major/Minor
Do you love the law? Want to make a difference by standing up for those who need a voice? Then a Criminology and Criminal Justice major or minor may be for you.
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Transformative Justice Major
Students graduating from ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ with a degree in Transformative Justice will be prepared for a variety of careers in human services, organizing, non-profit, and/or human rights as advocates and assisting in interventions for those who have been harmed or are in crisis.
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Forensic Science Major/Minor
ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ is pleased to offer students a major and minor in Forensic Science. Forensic Science technicians aid criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence. Many technicians specialize in either crime scene investigation or laboratory analysis.
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Critical Inequality Studies Minor/Concentration
Curry's minor in Critical Inequality Studies is one of the only of its kind in New England. It follows an emerging trend among higher education leaders dedicated to expanding the understanding of inequality patterns and how these issues impact individuals, institutions, and society.
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Law and Society Minor
Students pursuing a minor in Law and Society will study how laws are created and how they in turn shape social movement around various interests, exploring the intersections between law, power, and society. Students with a Law and Society minor will be prepared for careers in advocacy, legal research, and paralegal studies.
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Social Work Minor
The ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Social Work minor focuses on the study of social work practice with emphasis on the historical and philosophical values of social welfare in the United States. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to provide social work services in today's diverse environment.
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Restorative Justice Certificate
Many professionals in careers that involve helping and supporting others are not adequately prepared to deal with the trauma rich environments they work in, causing a resulting stress. The Restorative Justice certificate program focuses students on trauma, healing and resiliency with an emphasis on restorative justice practices where the relationship between justice and healing is explored.
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Cybercrime Minor
A minor in cybercrime will expose students to the world of crime involving computers, the internet and related modern technologies preparing them for professions in legal investigation, law enforcement and data analysis.
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Survivor/Witness/Victim Advocacy
The Survivor/Witness/Victim Advocacy concentration, by promoting empathy and human rights, helps prepare students for careers in informed advocacy for people who have witnessed or have been victimized by crime.
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Criminal Justice Honor Society
Lambda Alpha is the ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society. Students must have a 3.2 in the Criminal Justice major and a 3.2 GPA overall to be eligible.
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Sociology Honor Society
The purpose of Alpha Kappa Delta is to promote human welfare through the association of a fellowship group interested in developing scientific knowledge that may be applied to the solution of social problems.
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CJSO
The Criminal Justice Student Organization (CJSO) provides a place for students interested in Criminal Justice to explore the field in a variety of ways with other students who share a common interest.
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DuBois Sociology Club
The W.E.B Dubois Sociology Club guides students to better understand the problems and the needs of our society, people, community, and environment through a sociological perspective.
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Study Abroad
Go global with ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ faculty members as part of our very popular Short-term, Faculty-led Courses, or create your own customized Study Abroad opportunity!
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First-Year Experience
Making the transition to college can be a little confusing and lot of fun. Your First-Year Experience at ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ helps smooth out the bumps and puts you on the path to success.
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Gen Ed
At the heart of ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥'s undergraduate curriculum is our General Education (Gen Ed) Program. Gen Ed is based on our belief in the power and potential of the liberal arts.
Life-Changing Opportunities Await
Start with a foundation in the liberal arts. Add attentive faculty and countless opportunities to learn by doing. That’s what you’ll get with a bachelor’s degree from Curry. Learn what’s waiting for you today.