This master’s program considers all aspects of the criminal justice process and also allows students to build their knowledge in specialized topics like victimology, security management, psychology, incarceration, and juvenile law. Master’s in Criminology and Criminal Justice Program Overview
This includes courses in the cybersecurity concentration. Courses taken at Northeastern University outside of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities are subject to different tuition rates.Tuition: $1,011 per credit hour $32,352 total without a co-op experience.The upcoming start date is September 7, 2022.Three opportunities to start the program each year, in the fall, spring, and summer.Optional cooperative education experiences available.Program can be completed in just one year.Flexible options to take courses on-campus, online, or move between modalities.“The approachable faculty, flexible degree plan, and co-op opportunities make our school a place where students feel welcomed, heard, and pushed to put their best foot forward.” By taking advantage of the extensive resources at a globally renowned research institution, students can apply qualitative and quantitative insights to prevent crimes and reduce harm in the justice system.
This flexible program - available on campus, online, or in a combination of both - teaches advanced skills in research, analysis, and problem solving. Our Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice (MSCJ) program equips professionals to build a more just society through improvements in policy, outreach, and law enforcement. We confront challenges like opioid abuse, human trafficking, internet fraud, and racial profiling with strategies fueled by multidisciplinary collaboration and groundbreaking research. Northeastern University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is action-oriented.