Master of Science in Crime & Justice Studies

This graduate program will help you challenge traditional thinking with new approaches to crime and justice. Our community-oriented curriculum is pragmatic and career-oriented, emphasizing crime's impact on communities, victims, and offenders.

You’ll get the tools you need to build a career in:

• Criminology
• Gender, Race & Social Justice
• Probation
• Policing
• Corrections
• Juvenile Justice
• Quantitative Analysis
• Victim Advocacy
• Court and Offender Services
• Policymaking

MSCJS alumni have had successful careers at institutions such as the Massachusetts State Police, Department of Youth Services, Middlesex County Court, Massachusetts Department of Corrections, and Youth Options Unlimited. A more complete list of employers of our graduates can be found on the Graduate Student Opportunities page.

View the MSCJS curriculum

Cost of Graduate Study at Suffolk

Financial Aid for Graduate Study

Suffolk University is pleased to offer merit-based financial aid to graduate students—these awards can be up to $14,750 per academic year. Merit-based aid is awarded based on the applicant's academic credentials presented on the admission application. No separate application is required for merit consideration.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: April 15 (priority), then rolling
Spring Semester: October 15 (priority), then rolling
Learn about the advantages of priority applications.

Application Materials

• Completed online application
• $50 application fee (waived for students who visit campus)
• Resume
• Official transcripts for all post-secondary education
• Goal statement (essay)
• Two letters of recommendation (Learn more)
• All official transcripts from any college and university attended
• Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-Academic scores (international students only)