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About the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Department
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Program at Bunker Hill Community College is designed to prepare students for careers in criminal justice, prepare students for further study at four-year institutions in criminal justice or any closely related field and increase and enhance skills and knowledge for career advancement in the field .
Benefits of a Criminal Justice Degree from BHCC
- Transfer to a four-year college or university
- Enter a Criminal Justice career with greater promotional opportunity and higher pay
- Gain knowledge and skills towards a career as a FBI/CIA Agent, Crime Lab Analyst, Police Officer, Corrections Officer, Court employee and others
- Multiple course formats and flexible schedules
- Criminal Justice internships available (college credit and pay via the Learn and Earn program)
- College credit for Massachusetts Police/Corrections Academy graduates
- Classes taught by caring faculty with real-world Criminal Justice experience
Our Programs
Criminal Justice Career Option Associate Degree Program - Students are prepared for employment in various criminal justice-related areas. Graduates completing the Law Enforcement or Corrections Tracks qualify for entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections, or security at local, state, regional, and federal agencies. Learn more about the Criminal Justice Career Option.
Criminal Justice Transfer Option Associate Degree Program - Graduates who complete the Transfer Option can transfer to four-year colleges and universities to seek a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field. Learn more about the Criminal Justice Transfer Option.
Benefits of a Fire Protection and Safety Degree from BHCC
- Prepare to take promotional civil service fire exams
- Prepare to be a fire company officer
- Enter the workforce qualified for careers in municipal, state and federal agencies, industry, and insurance companies
Our Programs
Fire Protection and Safety Program - This program prepares students with practical and technical information and instruction. Students may include both potential fire fighters and in-service fire fighters wishing to upgrade their career status. An associate degree in fire protection and safety may lead to higher scores on promotional examinations. Learn more about the Fire Protection and Safety Program.
Fire Protection and Safety Certificate - Graduates qualify for careers in municipal, state and federal agencies, industry, and insurance companies. Graduates also qualify to transfer to the two-year Fire Protection and Safety Program, A.S. This program also prepares fire fighters who wish to upgrade their career status. Learn more about the Fire Protection and Safety Certificate.