Justice Studies

Justice Studies students in classroom lecture

Explore the Justice Studies Program

Justice studies majors think critically about issues that are part of the national conversation concerning justice: race and policing, cybercrime, the opioid crisis, juvenile delinquency, sexual and interpersonal violence, immigrants and refugees, wrongful convictions and bullying. All students do applied or research internships in New England or Washington. Many spend a semester studying in Budapest and participating in Mock Trial. Our graduates excel in various positions including FBI agents, federal probation and parole, police officers from local to federal levels, victim/witness advocates, prison wardens, police prosecutors, attorneys and juvenile justice advocates. 

Programs of Study

Undergraduate

Minors

Graduate

Dual Major in Justice Studies

Follow along with Professor Michele Leichtman and Ms. Deb Briand as they take prospective students on a tour through the program in this zoom meeting.

 

Master's in Justice Studies

Learn about the program from one of our faculty members, Bobby Eckstein.

 

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    Homeland Security and Justice Studies Majors
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    Alexis Roach ‘23
    Political Science and Justice Studies Majors
    I’m currently a senior, class of 2023, at the University of New Hampshire who is double majoring in political science and justice studies. I am working on my applications for law school right now, having taken the LSAT already. For students taking the LSAT, I have some recommendations for studying.
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    Alexis Roach ‘23
    Political Science and Justice Studies Majors
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    Tyler McMullen '23
    Business Administration: Management and Justice Studies Dual Major
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    Business Administration: Management and Justice Studies Dual Major
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    Sociology Ph.D., Justice Studies M.A. | Social Scientist
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    Matthew Cutler '07 '09G '15G
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Upcoming Events

Oct
05

Justice Studies Master's Program Info Meeting

Oct
19

Witch Trials in Germany and the U.S.

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