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Discover Degrees and Programs in Criminal Justice and Sociology

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.

Meet Our Faculty and Staff

Sarah Augusto

Sarah Augusto

Associate Professor, Sociology/ Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Jennifer Balboni

Jennifer Balboni

Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Stephanie Cappadona

Stephanie Cappadona

Assistant Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Amanda Crabb

Amanda Crabb

Assistant Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Kiri Gurd

Kiri Gurd

Associate Professor

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Rebecca Kendall

Rebecca Kendall

Assistant Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Amanda Kennedy

Amanda Kennedy

Associate Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Karen Lischinsky

Karen Lischinsky

Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Sandra O'Neil

Sandra O'Neil

Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Rebecca Paynich

Rebecca Paynich

Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Adam Stearn

Adam Stearn

Associate Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Scott Allen

Scott Allen

Associate Lecturer

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Ken Arsenault

Ken Arsenault

Associate Lecturer

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Requina Barnes

Requina Barnes

Associate Lecturer, Sociology/Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Dawn Couture

Dawn Couture

Associate Lecturer

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Darin Devine

Darin Devine

Associate Lecturer

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Binnur Ercem

Binnur Ercem

Associate Lecturer

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Kyra Gaboury

Kyra Gaboury

Administrative Assistant for the Sociology & Criminal Justice and Communication Departments

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Edward Jacoubs

Edward Jacoubs

Senior Lecturer, Sociology and Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Kara Katz

Kara Katz

Associate Lecturer

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Ronald Keating

Ronald Keating

Associate Lecturer

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Teresa Mayors

Teresa Mayors

Senior Lecturer

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Philip McCue

Philip McCue

Senior Lecturer, Sociology and Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Jamil Paden

Jamil Paden

Associate Lecturer, Sociology and Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Daniel Paynich

Daniel Paynich

Senior Lecturer, Sociology and Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Michael Sampson

Michael Sampson

Senior Lecturer, Sociology and Criminal Justice

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Stephen Simms

Stephen Simms

Associate Lecturer

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Michael Sullivan

Michael Sullivan

Associate Lecturer

Department
Criminal Justice and Sociology

Highlights in Criminal Justice and Sociology

Jackie Joseph '14 Headshot

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.
Gavel on top of laptop with Criminal Justice icons

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.
Serenity Perkins '24

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.
New Curry College Faculty, 2022-2023

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.
Gladys Flores '22 Poses with Intern of the Year Award

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.
The Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics awarded Person of the Year for 2021-2022

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.
Four MACJ students post next to Capstone project poster

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 '22 posing in the quad

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.
Flyer listing seven criminal alumni that spoke on the panel

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.

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