Overview
You'll earn the dual degree at both the College of Art & Sciences and Suffolk University Law School. Through your advanced studies, you'll emerge prepared to think critically and act decisively to improve outcomes for both individuals and communities. The faculty of the Crime and Justice Studies and Law program of Suffolk University are leading thinkers in the field and will further help you maximize your professional potential.
Degree Requirements
You can pursue your MSCJS/JD dual degree either full- or part-time. The curriculum consists of 80 Law School credits and 24 College credits.
You may apply for this dual-degree program before you enter Suffolk University, during your first year of full-time MSCJS studies, or during your second or third year of study at the Law School.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Crime and Communities
- Seminar in Crime & Justice
- Research Methods
- Quantitative Analysis
- Civil Procedure
- Criminal Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Fall Semester: April 15 (priority), then rolling
- Spring Semester: October 15 (priority), then rolling
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Credits
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Disciplines
Criminal Law Legal Studies Criminology View 221 other Masters in Criminal Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online application (submitted through Suffolk Law School)
- $50 application fee
- Resume
- Goal statement (essay)
- Letter of recommendation
- All official transcripts from any college and university attended
- Official LSAT or GRE scores
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-Academic scores (international students only)
Tuition Fee
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International
1777 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1777 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months. -
National
1777 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1777 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months.
- Cost for part-time students: 1,777 USD per credit
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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