Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Shorelight Group - University of Massachusetts Boston

USA,Massachusetts

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 38,620/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1852

Total Students: 15,989 +

Int. Students: 1,710 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

100 William T Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, United States

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Program Overview

The criminology and criminal justice major focuses on issues related to crime, criminal justice, and society from a broad sociological perspective. Students explore the nature of criminal behavior and its causes, while critically evaluating society’s responses to crime. Courses in the major emphasize social scientific theories and research methods while examining a range of topics pertinent to crime and justice: race, class, and gender disparities; structural and institutional racism; criminalization; punishment and reentry; criminal justice ethics; mental illness; substance abuse; immigration; politics; and reimagining criminal justice as a response to crime and deviance.
In this program, you will:

  • Learn the ins and outs of the criminal justice system, including its history, structure, and operation, as well as its impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole
  • Explore theories and concepts from sociology, psychology, and political science as they relate to crime and justice issues.
  • Develop an appreciation for the ways in which social science knowledge can be applied to pertinent career fields, and how sociological knowledge can be applied to important life choices, regardless of your career path.