Overview

Students of the Criminal and Social Justice program at Boston College graduate understanding the processes through which criminal laws are made and enforced, the major theories of criminality, and the economic and psychological factors that underpin criminal behavior. They’ll apply social scientific research methods to particular case studies while honing their written and spoken communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

understand the processes through which criminal laws are made and enforced
bring major theories of criminality to bear on the analysis of criminal behavior
apply social scientific research methods to particular case studies
communicate effectively, orally and in writing
articulate the ethical issues surrounding criminality and punishment

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods for the Social Sciences
Criminology
Criminal Law
Criminal Justice
Law and Society
Violence in Society
Deviance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newton, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Justice Social Policy View 133 other Bachelors in Social Policy 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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130

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standardized Testing
International applicants must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test examination scores.
Curriculum Evaluation
All students are required to submit an official high/secondary school transcript.
Supporting Materials
The School Report and Counselor Recommendation Form
Teacher Evaluations
Application Fee
English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

72180 USD / year

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Out-of-State

72180 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

72180 USD / year

≈ 72180 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

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