Criminal Justice – Conservation Law Enforcement

Bachelors (BS)

The Conservation Law Enforcement concentration in the Criminal Justice program provides students with a strong foundation in the conservation and environmental issues that criminal justice personnel must address in Maine, the New England region, and across the nation. This concentration will prepare students for careers as a Maine Game Warden or a Marine Patrol Officer. Additionally, a student seeking a traditional law enforcement career in Maine (a city or town police officer) will gain knowledge of the environments that are relevant in criminal investigations, such as rural search areas, suspicious drownings, and timber theft.

Prepare for a Career In:

  • Law Enforcement
  • Homeland Security
  • Corrections
  • Social Work
  • Risk Compliance Management
  • Corrections Center Administration

At a Glance


  • 121 credit hours
  • 3 year option
  • Career-focused curriculum
  • Internships
  • Leadership development

Key Courses


  • Policing in America
  • Criminology
  • Marine and Wildlife Law Enforcement
  • Fish and Wildlife Science
  • Environmental Crime Investigation

Your Team:

  • Mark Marsolais, Ph.D.
    Professor of Criminal Justice and Security
  • Alicia McCarthy, Ph.D.
    Professor of Criminal Justice
  • Laurie Ochs, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
  • Tracey Horton, Ph.D.
    Professor of Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice
  • Steven Dyer, M.A.
    Instructor of Criminal Justice
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