Overview

A Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Boston University’s Metropolitan College will give you a competitive edge, whether you plan to enhance your career, teach, apply to law school, or pursue a doctorate. Ever-evolving and often misunderstood, crime and justice issues are complex and important areas of public policy. In your coursework, you will analyze criminal behavior, apply principles of leadership in organizational settings, learn theories of social control, and gain an informed perspective of law enforcement, the judicial system, and corrections. Students in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program have the option of choosing a concentration in Crime Analysis, Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity, or Strategic Management.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Master of Science in Criminal Justice will be able to demonstrate:

Advanced knowledge of and ability to evaluate criminological and criminal justice theories and their implications for public policy and practice.

Proficiency in research design and quantitative and qualitative analysis related to evaluation of criminal justice practices, programs, and policies, and to the etiology of crime in applied settings.

Competence sufficient to evaluate and resolve the ethical issues in criminal justice practice and implement, manage, and lead organizational changes to prevent or respond effectively to them.

An ability to synthesize, evaluate, recognize implications, and communicate effectively using scholarly sources of information connected to crime theory and policy.

An understanding of leadership theories and skills as they pertain to managing and leading criminal justice organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminology and Crime Policy

Criminal Justice Administration and Ethics

Research and Evaluation Methods

Applied Analytical Methods

Rehabilitation and Re-Integration
Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

National

A completed Application for Graduate Admission

Three letters of recommendation.

A personal statement (short essay discussing your motivation for study)

A current résumé

Transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended

A nonrefundable application fee of $85

International

International Student Data Form

Authorized financial statement from a bank (original, shown in U.S. dollars)

Copy of current I-20 and I-94, both sides (if applicable)

Letter of financial support from a sponsor (firm, government, parents, etc.)

Notarized English translations of all documents not in English

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Tuition Fee

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International

66670 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33335 USD per semester during 8 months.
National

66670 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33335 USD per semester during 8 months.
In-State

66670 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33335 USD per semester during 8 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

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