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At Curry College, we focus on justice, human rights, diversity, and so much more. With a degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology or Transformative Justice, our graduates are prepared to tackle issues facing their community with a perspective like no other.
Criminal Justice Major and Minor
Do you love the law? Want to make a difference by standing up for those who need a voice? Then a criminal justice major or minor may be for you.
Criminal Justice Major and MinorSociology Major and Minor
The sociology program at Curry College will offer you an in-depth look at contemporary human society including: group dynamics and social networks; social institutions like law, medicine, and education; migration and globalization; and intersectional identities.
Sociology Major and MinorNEW! Transformative Justice Major
The field of transformative justice is intended to build alternatives to our current justice systems, break generational cycles of violence within our communities and families, and address, reduce, end and prevent violence from happening. Students graduating from Curry College 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.
Transformative Justice MajorForensic Science Major and Minor
Curry College offers 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.
Forensic Science Major and Minor5th Year Master's in Criminal Justice
The 5th Year MACJ program is an "honors" level program for students that are interested in earning both an undergraduate degree in any discipline and a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice. This program is available to all Curry College students, regardless of which bachelor's degree they are working toward earning.
5th Year MACJ Dual Degree Program Master of Arts in Criminal JusticeCritical Inequality Studies Minor
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.
Critical Inequality Studies Minor/ConcentrationCybercrime 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.
Cybercrime MinorLaw and Society Minor
Students pursuing a minor in Law and Society will be prepared for careers in advocacy, legal research, paralegal studies, and for those who wish to pursue graduate school in law.
Law and Society MinorRestorative Justice
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.
Restorative Justice CertificateSocial Work and Advocacy
Students pursuing either of the following tracks will gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide social work services in today's diverse environment, and/or provide informed advocacy for people who have witnessed or have been victimized by crime.
Minor in Social Work Survivor/Witness/Victim Advocacy ConcentrationWhite-Collar Crime Minor
A minor in White-Collar Crime offers business, accounting, and criminal justice students a direct career path to one of the fastest-growing job sectors today. The only one of its kind in New England, the White-Collar Crime program spans financial transactions and fraud schemes to fraud examination investigations and the legal elements of white-collar crime.
White-Collar Crime MinorMeet Our Faculty and Staff
Sarah Augusto
Associate Professor, Sociology/ Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Jennifer Balboni
Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Stephanie Cappadona
Assistant Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Amanda Crabb
Assistant Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Kiri Gurd
Associate Professor
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Rebecca Kendall
Assistant Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Amanda Kennedy
Associate Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Karen Lischinsky
Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Sandra O'Neil
Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Rebecca Paynich
Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Adam Stearn
Associate Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Scott Allen
Associate Lecturer
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Ken Arsenault
Associate Lecturer
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Requina Barnes
Associate Lecturer, Sociology/Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Phone
(617) 333-2085
Email
requina.barnes@curry.edu

Dawn Couture
Associate Lecturer
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Phone
(617) 391-5215
Email
dawn.couture@curry.edu

Darin Devine
Associate Lecturer
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Phone
(617) 333-2133
Email
darin.devine@curry.edu

Binnur Ercem
Associate Lecturer
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Phone
(617) 333-2133
Email
binnur.ercem@curry.edu
Kyra Gaboury
Administrative Assistant for the Sociology & Criminal Justice and Communication Departments
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Edward Jacoubs
Senior Lecturer, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Kara Katz
Associate Lecturer
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Ronald Keating
Associate Lecturer
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Phone
(617) 617-2143
Email
ronald.keating@curry.edu

Teresa Mayors
Senior Lecturer
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Phone
(617) 333-2085
Email
tmayors@curry.edu

Philip McCue
Senior Lecturer, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Jamil Paden
Associate Lecturer, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Phone
(617) 333-2085
Email
jamil.paden@curry.edu
Daniel Paynich
Senior Lecturer, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Michael Sampson
Senior Lecturer, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Stephen Simms
Associate Lecturer
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Phone
(617) 333-2133
Email
stephen.simms@curry.edu

Michael Sullivan
Associate Lecturer
Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Highlights in Criminal Justice and Sociology
Criminal Justice Alum Founds Non-Profit Working with Brockton Community Youth
When Jackie Anne Joseph ’14 first transferred to Curry College, she wasn’t entirely sure what she wanted to do for a major. She was the first in her family to attend college, and claims she wasn’t the best student at the time. But eventually, she found her passion at Curry, and it changed the course of her career.Criminal Justice Students Thrive in Vibrant, Engaging Internships
At Curry College, Criminal Justice students have many internship opportunities to pursue throughout the criminal justice system. In part because of our alumni’s strong presence within the justice field and the longstanding vitality of the CJ program at Curry, our network of potential sites is expansive—and always growing.The Power of Change: Serenity Perkins ’24 Creates New Major in Transformative Justice
Ever since she was young, Serenity Perkins ‘24 has been an advocate for change. Fueled by her passion to help people in her community, within her own family, and throughout the world, she created a path that will do just that: her very own college major.Welcome New Faculty! 2022-2023
The Curry College community welcomes our newest faculty members to campus for the 2022-2023 academic year. They are enthusiastic and ready to empower our students to excel, dedicating themselves to success inside and outside the classroom.Internship Spotlight: Gladys Flores ’22 Excels During Experience with U.S. Department of Labor
Criminal Justice major Gladys Flores ’22 received the ultimate professional legal experience this past spring, interning as a paralegal with the U.S. Department of Labor.53rd Annual Awards Recognition Ceremony Celebrates the Best of Curry College
Curry College honored the best and brightest during its 53rd Annual Awards Recognition Celebration. Over 60 awards were bestowed upon deserving recipients, highlighting the amazing feats achieved in academics, student life, the arts, and athletics.MACJ Capstone Projects Focus on Mental Health and Wellness for First Responders
Two cohorts of the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (MACJ) program presented their capstone projects in a poster session focused on the theme of “Supporting First Responder Health and Wellness” on Tuesday, May 10. The Capstone project is a signature culminating academic event that challenges students to carry out community-based projects applying their new advanced knowledge and skill.Felicity Monfils ’21 Wins National Award for Work with Victims of Abuse
Criminal justice major Felicity Monfils ‘21 won the Alpha Phi Sigma Student Member Achievement Award, a national award from the criminal justice honors society. Nominated students must make an extraordinary contribution to their local chapter of the honors society, demonstrate leadership of a chapter or campus project, and have an overall record of achievement.Criminal Justice Alumni Discuss Their College to Job Transitions
Seven recent criminal justice graduates talked about their experiences transitioning from college students to working professionals at a virtual alumni panel hosted by the Criminal Justice Honors Society.Take the next step
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