Sociology & Criminal Justice

Sociology majors at Suffolk University in Boston study how humans relate to one another and why they thrive and flounder in different societies. By learning to question human behavior, social inequalities, and institutional structures, they develop problem-solving skills.

Suffolk University in Boston offers undergraduate students an academic minor in Sociology. A minor in Sociology is a good way to round out a major in Psychology, Political Science, Environmental Studies, or Global Cultural Studies.

Majoring in Criminal Justice will provide you with a rigorous study of criminal justice systems and community responses to crime. Our interactive approach to learning focuses on fostering an understanding of crime and the principles of social scientific research. Throughout your studies, you will examine how illegal behavior is defined, with special attention to how social inequalities of race, class, gender, sexuality, and age shape what is seen as crime and what is seen as justice. The intersections of criminal justice and social justice are emphasized in our curriculum.

Suffolk University in Boston offers undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue an academic minor in Criminal Justice. A minor in Criminal Justice adds value to a major in Law and Paralegal Studies, Psychology, Sociology, or Politics, Philosophy and Economics.

Want to start making a difference sooner? Are you fascinated by society and the social behavior of groups? Want a degree that will help you help people like at-risk youth and the elderly? Then earn your Suffolk sociology or criminal justice degree a whole year ahead of schedule.

Suffolk University in Boston offers an academic minor in Education Studies to undergraduate students.

The Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate will provide you with a sound theoretical foundation combined with the practical classroom experience and skills necessary to pursue teaching opportunities in the United States or abroad.

Motivated sociology majors at Suffolk University in Boston can accelerate their studies and earn a Master of Science in Crime & Justice Studies along with their undergraduate degree in just five years.

Graduate students earning their Master of Science in Crime & Justice Studies at Suffolk University in Boston gain the knowledge and practical experience they need to challenge traditional thinking. The community-oriented curriculum emphasizes crime's impact on communities, victims, and offenders.

In Suffolk University's Master of Education in Administration of Higher Education (MEd) program, you can enrich your core curriculum with a variety of elective courses, matching your education to your potential career path and specific administrative needs. As of March 2021, the Master of Education in Administration of Higher Education program is no longer recruiting new students and is no longer accepting applications

Graduate students in Suffolk University's Master of Science in Crime & Justice Studies/Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling dual-degree program learn to better serve populations in need and advance their careers, all in downtown Boston.

The Suffolk MPA/MSCJS will give you a dual degree in fields that directly impact public policy and safety. Armed with a solid background in leadership, public policy, and the American judicial system, you’ll be ready to tackle major challenges within the crime and justice arena.

Graduate students at Suffolk University in Boston can earn a Master of Crime & Justice Studies/Juris Doctor dual degree, taking classes at both the College of Arts & Sciences and Suffolk University Law School.