Flexible schedules

All courses are offered in the afternoon or evening in order to meet the scheduling needs of working professionals.

Opportunity to specialize

Students may elect to pursue specialized concentrations in the areas of domestic violence and substance abuse treatment, two growing areas within the fields of criminal justice.

Optional thesis

A master’s thesis is encouraged but not required. Students receive up to six credits for thesis research and writing.

Professional internships

An internship program is available for students pursuing specialized concentrations as well as for those in the general program. Students can gain academic credit and experience in the field through one of a wide range of placements. The following is a partial list of the agencies we routinely contact and place our students.

• Suffolk Superior Court
• Boston Juvenile Court
• West Roxbury District Court
• Roxbury Drug Court
• Middlesex Superior Court
• Woburn District Court
• Prisoner Education Network
• Quincy District Court
• Dedham District Court
• Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services
• Suffolk Country District Attorney
• Office of the Commisioner of Probation
• Suffolk County Sheriff
• Boston Alcohol & Substance Abuse Programs
• Portal to Hope
• U.S. Postal Inspector’s Office
• Massachusetts State Police
• Massachusetts Department of Youth Service
• Massachusetts State Fire Marshall’s Office
• Suffolk County House of Corrections