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Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Criminal justice major covering policing, Courts, Corrections and juvenile justice.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Criminology & Criminal Justice to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Study of law enforcement
Courts. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Criminal justice
Social services
Public policy
Graduate study

Curriculum

Study of law enforcement
Courts
Corrections and juvenile justice together with criminological theory and research methods
Aligned with Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences baccalaureate standards. Minors in nonprofit management or quantitative methods and data management complement the major. Internships in the Columbus area.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school completion with official high school record or leaving certificate and graduation exam results
Academic recommendation letter
500-word essay
Transfer applicants submit all college transcripts (high school record also if under 24 college credits)

Accepted academic background

High school completion with official high school record or leaving certificate and graduation exam results, Academic recommendation letter, 500-word essay, Transfer applicants submit all college transcripts (high school record also if under 24 college credits)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Transcripts

How to apply

Review the program-specific and international first-year admission requirements. Apply online through the UMass Boston Application or Common Application. Submit official secondary school records
an academic recommendation and the application essay. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the application fee unless an approved waiver applies. Check the application status and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$41,402 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Boston campus
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts
Department	Department of Sociology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Eligible international first-year applicants with a GPA of at least 3.3 may be considered for merit scholarships of up to 10000 USD annually. Partner-program entrants are excluded. Awards are not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.