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Master of Criminal Justice

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Admissions

Candidates for admission to the degree program are selected on the basis of transcripts of academic experience, academic and personal references, and interviews or statements of intent. There are no fixed application deadlines. The program allows for students to submit applications on a rolling basis. Admission decisions are announced promptly pending receipt of all application materials. Students can also register and take two courses prior to applying to the degree program.

Additional Information

A maximum of two graduate courses (eight credits) in criminal justice may be transferred from another accredited institution for credit toward the degree. No credit is allowed for courses used to fulfill another degree, and all transfer credit requires program approval. Up to three courses taken at Boston University outside the Criminal Justice program may be applied to the degree, with prior approval of the program director.

A maximum of two criminal justice courses (eight credits) taken at Metropolitan College prior to acceptance into the degree program may be applied toward the degree. The courses must be of graduate level, with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.

Academic Standing

Minimum passing grade for a course in the graduate program is C (2.0) but a grade average of B (3.0) must be maintained to satisfy degree requirements.