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Criminal Justice Undergraduate Certificate

Overview

The criminal justice system is comprised of three major components—law enforcement, the judiciary, and corrections. The Undergraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive and in-depth study of these components, beginning with introductory principles of criminal justice, and then laying the foundation for deeper study into the critical areas of the justice system—police, courts, and prisons.

The certificate integrates scholarship about criminal justice within a student's existing program of study at Boston University, or may serve as a stand-alone credential for non-degree students enrolled in Metropolitan College. For those who want to enhance their educational experience, improve their employment prospects, or prepare for post-baccalaureate study, the certificate lays a foundation in the discipline of criminal justice that could serve as preparation for graduate study or to enhance professional development.

Requirements

A total of 16 credits are required.

MET CJ 101 Principles of Criminal Justice
MET CJ 251 Policing the Urban Milieu
MET CJ 271 Corrections: Concepts, Systems, and Issues
MET CJ 352 Courts, Society, and Criminal Procedure

Click here to read course descriptions for the Criminal Justice Certificate Program.

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