U.S. News & World Report Ranks Trio of MET Online Master’s Programs in Top 10 for 2025
For the 12th year in a row, MET has been ranked among the best graduate online programs in the nation by @USNews, particularly in the realms of criminal justice, IT, and management. Read on to learn more about MET’s updated national rankings.
5th Annual White Hat Conference Attacks Developing Cyber Risks Posed by Robotics and AI
What’s your best defense against a “Black Hat” hacker? A “White Hat” dedicated cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity. This year’s White Hat Conference, sponsored by MET’s Criminal Justice programs, was held June 26–28 in Panykyo, South Korea—a renowned technology hub. Read on to learn all about the proceedings.
Fox News Reporter Studying Cybercrime Investigation to Help Educate Public on Privacy, Security
People study cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity at BU MET for all kinds of reasons—one current student is a Fox News reporter who wants to “help educate the public on how to protect themselves, their livelihood, and their data.”
Criminal Justice Master’s Alum Named Chief of Pittsfield Police Department
A MS in Criminal Justice earned at BU MET can play a key role in promotions and professional advancement—as it did for Thomas Dawley, who has been named chief of police for Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Dr. Shea Cronin Credits Boston’s Reduced Crime Statistics to Coordinated Approach
As crime rates in Boston plummet, BU Today spoke with MET crime analysis expert Dr. Shea Cronin to get his perspectives on the trends.
When It Comes to Neighborhood Crime, Perception Affects Understanding, Criminal Justice Professor Says
MET Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Shea Cronin recently told the Boston Globe that people sometimes mistakenly conflate incidents like neighborhood drag racing with a rapid rise in crime.
Numerous Criminal Justice Alums Accepted to PhD Programs
Did you know a MS in Criminal Justice can serve as preparation for a PhD program? Find out about five recent MET MSCJ students who are pursuing their doctoral dreams.
Education’s Transformative Power on Display as MET Honors Prison Program’s Legacy of Impact
“Prison education is about hope for a better self and hope for a better life.” On Tuesday, April 2, MET observed the 50th anniversary of BU’s Prison Education Program, hosting a lively discussion of prison education’s role in reducing recidivism and changing lives, both historically and with an eye towards the future.
MET Criminal Justice Alum Police Chief Named Deputy Mayor in Colorado
Steven Christopher Noeller (MET’17), who earned his MS in Criminal Justice at BU’s Metropolitan College, has received a promotion by the mayor of Pueblo, Colorado. Already the city’s chief of police, Noeller will now serve as its deputy mayor.
MET Criminal Justice Lecturer Advocates for Correctional Reform at Massachusetts State House
Like so many Metropolitan College instructors, James Matesanz brings to his criminal justice classroom a wealth of practical experience in the field. During his career, Professor Matesanz was a leader in corrections, serving as superintendent in the Department of Corrections and Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office. It’s a history that informs how he teaches—notably in his […]