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Master of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice (Optional Co-op)

Northeastern University

Boston — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 17,328
Application Fee
USD 100
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The online Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice concentrates on the problem of crime as a form of deviant behavior, and on the criminal justice and private security systems that address it. The program emphasizes a systems approach to criminal justice and stresses policy development and analysis. It also studies the impact these policies have on the individuals and organizations charged with delivering justice fairly and equitably. Broad in concept and scope, it encompasses such related disciplines as law, sociology, political science, psychology, criminology, and public administration.
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Field of study
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Credential
Master's Degree
Relationship
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 17,328
Application fee
USD 100
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
1 June 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Boston

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

360 Huntington Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Northeastern is a global research university with a prestigious R1 ranking, and is renowned for its experiential approach to learning. In Arlington—a hub of technical innovation, security, defense, and policy—Northeastern partners with government, industry, and nonprofits to prepare learners for leadership in jobs of the future. This campus is led by CEO and Dean Jamie Jones Miller, whose 16 years of government service include roles as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense. In these roles, she advised the Secretary and...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.