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Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology

From Legal Systems to Social Impact

The Criminal Justice major provides an excellent foundation for career paths that include law enforcement, corrections, probation, court administration, and victim and social services. This program remains among the most popular offered by the institution at the undergraduate level. Furthermore, it has developed a national reputation for excellence in its field. Minors are offered in Criminal Justice, Women & Gender Studies, and Computer Forensics.

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Flying With Kids Frustrating? WNE Professor Jason Seacat Weighs In on the Real Problem

Traveling with children can be stressful for everyone involved, but is the chaos really the kids’ fault—or the parents’? Dr. Jason Seacat, a psychology professor at Western New England University, offers insights into why some parents may struggle to manage their children’s behavior during flights.

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WNE’s Brenda Garton-Sjoberg and Husband Honored for Outstanding Community Service

Brenda Garton-Sjoberg, and her husband, John Sjoberg, were celebrated at the Rotary Club of West Springfield’s Service Above Self luncheon. The couple was recognized for their unwavering dedication to community service and their efforts to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

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Professor Dan Bevacqua Shines in The Paris Review: Celebrating Literary Excellence and Creative Writing Leadership 

Professor of English and Director of the Creative Writing Program Dan Bevacqua discusses publication of his story “Daughters,” inThe Paris Review, his creative process and his joy working with WNE students.

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