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Earn Your Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from One of America's Most Prestigious Universities
The program consists of 10 courses for a total of 40 credits and can be completed in 20 months. You focus on only one course at a time by taking two seven-week courses per semester. This course delivery method is designed for working professionals to make the most efficient use of your time and to maximize your learning experience. The program allows you to combine a foundation in the liberal arts with interdisciplinary studies in fields related to criminal justice. You will study a core of courses in the history, philosophy, politics, and social consequences of the American Criminal Justice System.
This degree program allows you to complete your coursework and interact with instructors and other learners through Boston University's unique online learning format. The best part is that it is available whenever it is convenient for you. Our help desk is available to answer any technical questions you may have 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive your Master of Criminal Justice degree from Boston University.
Take Advantage of the Convenience and Easy Access of Online Education
Boston University’s program will allow you to realize career-advancing opportunities while you continue working as a criminal justice professional. This program is designed for professionals, like yourself, to help improve and expand your professional knowledge and competencies in criminal justice research, theory, administration, and practice.
Upon completion of the Master of Criminal Justice degree program, you will be better prepared to:
- Achieve positions of leadership
- Act as an agent of change within the criminal justice system
- Assess policy issues and provide research-based solutions
- Analyze criminal justice issues using disciplined research methods
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Student Testimonials
Calvin Chang
Police Officer
City of Davis Police Department, California
"I am benefiting greatly from the opportunity to pursue graduate level criminal justice studies at such a prestigious institution as Boston University..."
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