Criminal Justice

Master this multifaceted field in the classroom and on the job—it all starts here

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Suffolk’s Master of Science in Criminal Justice programs will get you ready to excel in the career of your choice—corrections, juvenile justice, victim advocacy, court and offender services, probation, policy, or other criminal justice fields.

Earn your criminal justice master’s degree right in the heart of downtown, near the State House, City Hall, medical facilities, detention facilities, and municipal and federal courts. Thanks to Suffolk, your internship opportunities will be unmatched.

Note: Graduate students who began the program before Fall 2026 will graduate with a Master of Science in Crime & Justice Studies, while students enrolling Fall 2026 or later will pursue a Master of Science in Criminal Justice.

"I wouldn't be where I am today in my career if it weren't for the welcoming and supportive environment the faculty at Suffolk provided."
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What's Going on in Criminal Justice?

CAS Welcomes 12 New Faculty Members
Additions bring expertise in disciplines across the College

From New England to Norway
Erika Gebo’s look inside the Nordic prison system offers insight into our own

CAS Welcomes New Faculty for 2024
Eleven new full-time faculty join the College this fall

Traveling Scholars
CAS faculty bring lessons learned around the world back to class

Addressing Correctional Officer Mental Health, Wellbeing Risks
National Institute of Justice grant will allow Suffolk researcher and MA correctional officers to collaborate

How Can Municipalities Rethink Policing?
Suffolk experts weigh police reform in the wake of the killing of Tyre Nichols

How to Build an Anti-Racist Government
Suffolk students help one of Boston’s most innovative offices address the challenge

Disrupting the Prison to Homelessness Pipeline
Sociology professor outlines steps to brighter futures for formerly incarcerated people
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