(104 credits)

This joint program is designed to serve the needs of professionals who must be conversant with legal principles and techniques as they work both within and beyond the boundaries of the criminal justice system.

Students must apply to the law school, indicate on the application that their admissions materials may be shared beyond the law school and provide one letter of recommendation specifically oriented towards the Master of Science in Crime and Justice Studies program (This letter should be sent to Graduate Admissions, 8 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA  02108).

Degree requirements

Students in this program must complete:
• 6 required Crime and Justice Studies courses
(18 credits)
• 2 Crime and Justice electives (6 credits)
• 8 required Law School courses
(32 credits)
• 48 credits of Law School base menu courses and electives
Your degrees will be awarded when you have fulfilled all degree requirements for both degrees.