• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Offered on campus or online, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) program is designed for those who want to enter or advance in the field of criminal justice, or who seek a deeper understanding of crime and justice for application in related fields. A Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Boston University’s Metropolitan College will give you a competitive edge, whether you plan to enhance your career, teach, apply to law school, or pursue a doctorate. Ever-evolving and often misunderstood, crime and justice issues are complex and important areas of public policy. In your coursework, you will analyze criminal behavior, apply principles of leadership in organizational settings, learn theories of social control, and gain an informed perspective of law enforcement, the judicial system, and corrections. Students in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program have the option of choosing a concentration in Crime Analysis, Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity, or Strategic Management.

Students who complete the Master of Science in Criminal Justice will be able to demonstrate: Advanced knowledge of and ability to evaluate criminological and criminal justice theories and their implications for public policy and practice; Proficiency in research design and quantitative and qualitative analysis related to evaluation of criminal justice practices, programs, and policies, and to the etiology of crime in applied settings; Competence sufficient to evaluate and resolve the ethical issues in criminal justice practice and implement, manage, and lead organizational changes to prevent or respond effectively to them.

Additionally, students concentrating in Crime Analysis will be able to: Understand the wide variety of data sources available for crime and intelligence analysis, including data collection methods, uses, strengths, and limitations; Prepare different sources of data for analysis (e.g., data reorganization, matching) for use in analysis processes; Conduct analysis using a variety of different techniques, including mapping and spatial analysis and other advanced techniques; Incorporate analyses into effective written and oral reports that are useful to investigation, strategy, and policy decisions within law enforcement organizations.

Additionally, students concentrating in Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity will be able to: Understand various criminological perspectives, including cybercriminals’ mindset and the motivational factors that contribute to the committing of illegal activities; Evaluate enforcement and sanctioning issues particular to the nature of cybercrime and identify specific problems with the use of new technology in international jurisdiction; Formulate criminological strategies for the prevention of cybercrime; Comprehend issues around the legal admissibility of digital evidence and recognize various cybercrime environment issues in the course of a cybercrime investigation; Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of cybercrime-focused digital forensics and develop the ability to apply digital forensic knowledge to cybercrime cases.

Additionally, students concentrating in Strategic Management will be able to demonstrate: Familiarity with organizational structures of the criminal justice system along with the classical and contemporary theories of organization, planning, and change; The ability to learn and apply planning skills related to criminal justice policymaking and program design; Knowledge of policy monitoring and program evaluation techniques; Proficient comprehension of quantitative and qualitative practices that enhance organizational decision-making, evaluation, and accountability.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ Metropolitan College

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Applicants with a four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university or with equivalent international education may apply for admission. Other English Language Requirements: TOEFL Paper Based score of at least 550.

课程信息

学制：全日制(32 )

学费：US$54,720.00 (¥ 348,123) /年

开学时间：预计在五月, 九月 2022

申请截止日期：预计在June, November 2022

留学地点：Metropolitan College1010 Commonwealth Avenue, 3rd Floor,BOSTON,Massachusetts,02215, United States

学制：在线/远程学习(32 )

学费：US$54,720.00 (¥ 348,123) /年

开学时间：预计在九月 2022

申请截止日期：预计在June, November 2022

留学地点：