Program Details
Study criminal justice, criminology, and related fields with this online criminal justice degree. It provides a path to excellence for leaders in law enforcement, courts, private security, and corrections organizations. Academically distinctive graduate courses in this program examine the problem of crime as a form of deviant behavior as you gain both substantive and technical skills. Students also learn about the criminal justice and private security systems that address it. The curriculum is broad in concept and scope. It includes related disciplines, including:
- Law
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Administration
Graduates can understand, predict, and explain crime.
Courses are taught by tenured, full-time faculty. They are flexible so the courses remain accessible and achievable.
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Northeastern University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeAdmission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent