Overview

Students explore the nature of criminal behavior and its causes, while critically evaluating society’s responses to crime. Courses in the major emphasize social scientific theories and research methods while examining a range of topics pertinent to crime and justice: race, class, and gender disparities; structural and institutional racism; criminalization; punishment and reentry; criminal justice ethics; mental illness; substance abuse; immigration; politics; and reimagining criminal justice as a response to crime and deviance.

In this program, you will:

Learn the ins and outs of the criminal justice system, including its history, structure, and operation, as well as its impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole
Explore theories and concepts from sociology, psychology, and political science as they relate to crime and justice issues.
Develop an appreciation for the ways in which social science knowledge can be applied to pertinent career fields, and how sociological knowledge can be applied to important life choices, regardless of your career path.

Career opportunities

Many graduates of the Criminology and Criminal Justice program from University of Massachusetts Boston pursue advanced degrees in sociology, social work, criminology, law, or dispute resolution. Other alumni progress into careers related to victim advocacy, reentry, youth services, social justice advocacy, legal services, law enforcement, probation, and corrections.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminology
Social Statistics
Criminological Statistics and Data Analysis
Psychological Statistics
The Police in Society
Criminal Courts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 366 other Bachelors in Criminology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed UMass Boston online admission application
Application fee of $100
An official high school record, leaving certificate and/or graduation examination results or their notarized copies. All documents in foreign languages must be translated by a certified professional. Records must be sent directly from the institution to be considered official.
Academic recommendation letter (from a school-based counselor and/or teacher)
500-word essay
Test scores

Tuition Fee

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International

37495 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37495 USD per year during 48 months.
National

37495 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37495 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

15278 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15278 USD per year during 48 months.

New England Regional Regional: $26,733 /year

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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