Overview

The multidisciplinary Crime and Justice Studies program of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth meets the needs of students interested in fields such as law enforcement, the courts, corrections, probation, parole, social services, and youth services.

All students are required to complete an internship in their senior year, to explore career options, gain real-world experience, develop professional skills.

Students pursuing the BA in Crime & Justice Studies:

develop comprehensive perspectives on the various, and at times conflicting, expectations that exist within the institutions and agencies that comprise and work with the criminal justice system

engage in dialogues within the classroom about the various aspects of crime and justice fields, before they enter the workforce

learn to analyze the nature of structural, institutional, and transnational violence

gain knowledge and skills toward understanding and transforming unjust conditions

prepare themselves to contribute to the improvement of their communities and society

Our graduates have careers in law enforcement, courts, corrections, public administration, social services, youth services, non-profits agencies, and community organizations. They have also succeeded in law school and in master’s and doctoral programs.

UMassD advantages

Develop your analytical skills, make professional contacts, build your resume, and gain confidence in your leadership abilities.

Internships in agencies and community settings

Community engagement projects

Field research on issues that matter to you

Independent study on special topics

Networking with professionals in the field

Inside-Out Prison Exchange: take a course alongside incarcerated students

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Theory

Foundations in Justice Studies

A History of Criminology

Research Methods for Justice Studies Credits

Abolitionism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Law Public Law Criminology View 127 other Bachelors in Criminal Law in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit your application

Submit secondary and/or post-secondary sealed official transcripts translated into English

Submit an official SAT or ACT score report

All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency

Send us an essay or personal statement of up to 500 words on a topic of your choice; you can complete this as part of the Common Application

Accepted international students need an I-20 document in order to enter the United States

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33782 USD / year

≈ 33782 USD / year
Out-of-State

33782 USD / year

≈ 33782 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16233 USD / year

≈ 16233 USD / year

Additional Details

Regional/Proximity tuition: $21,155

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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UMassD advantages

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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