{"id":109,"date":"2020-04-17T13:08:13","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T17:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/?page_id=109"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T18:09:13","slug":"criminal-justice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/criminal-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"Criminal Justice Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.bu_collapsible_container {margin-bottom: 0;}\n.page-template-no-sidebars .content-container .content-area .container h2:first-of-type {margin-top: 0;}\n.includes-container .gridAdjust {width: 50%; display: block;}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<p><a href=\"#degreesandcertificates\" class=\"button small\">Degrees &amp; Certificates<\/a><a href=\"#faculty\" class=\"button small\">Faculty<\/a><!--<a href=\"#careers\" class=\"button small\">Careers<\/a>--><a href=\"#newsandevents\" class=\"button small\">News &amp; Events<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"subject-area-text\">\n<p>Criminal justice and law enforcement challenges are more complex than ever, reaching every corner of our society. One of the few institutions across the country to offer graduate programs grounded in the social sciences, BU\u2019s Metropolitan College (MET) has offered criminal justice education since 1973. Equipped with years of hands-on experience in policing, cybercrime, the judicial system, and corrections, at both graduate and undergraduate levels, BU MET\u2019s criminal justice faculty are here to provide you with the sociological, legal, theoretical, and practical skills and knowledge you\u2019ll need to confront complicated issues with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>BU MET\u2019s online Master of Science in Criminal Justice has been highly ranked by <em>U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/em> since 2015. Criminal Justice master\u2019s degree concentrations and graduate certificate options ensure that you can also specialize your education with advanced training in strategic management, crime analysis, and cybercriminology, providing you with the tools required to lead criminal justice organizations in the twenty-first century.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"degreesandcertificates\" name=\"degreesandcertificates\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; margin-top: 50px;\">\n<h2 style=\"display: inline-block;\">Degrees<\/h2>\n<hr style=\"align: right; width: 25%; display: inline-block; height: 5px; background: #18ABAF; border: none; margin-left: 15px;\" \/>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BS in Criminal Justice<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">Gain general knowledge of the methods and theories of social science, along with a specialized understanding of criminal activity, policing, corrections, criminal court procedures, and social policy as it relates to crime control.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/bs-criminal-justice\/\">Read More.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">MS in Criminal Justice<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">Examine how to establish evidence-based policies and institute best practices within criminal justice organizations, with options to specialize in crime analysis, cybercrime investigation, and strategic management.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/ms-criminal-justice\/\">Read More.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">MS in Criminal Justice, Crime Analysis Concentration<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">The MSCJ concentration in Crime Analysis offers an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to help you access and analyze a variety of data sources to inform the investigations, strategies, and policy decisions of criminal justice organizations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/ms-criminal-justice-crime-analysis\/\">Read More.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">MS in Criminal Justice, Cybercrime Investigation &amp; Cybersecurity Concentration<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">The MSCJ concentration in Cybercrime Investigation &amp; Cybersecurity develops the skills needed to tackle various issues related to cybercrime, including cybercriminology and the legal practices, practical digital investigative knowledge, and policies related to cybersecurity risk assessment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/ms-criminal-justice-cybercrime-investigation-cybersecurity\/\">Read More.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">MS in Criminal Justice, Strategic Management Concentration<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">The MSCJ concentration in Strategic Management offers an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to provide the skills needed to face contemporary criminal justice challenges and lead reforms\u2014not only domestically, but internationally.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/ms-criminal-justice-strategic-management\/\">Read More.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"display: inline-block;\">Certificates<\/h2>\n<hr style=\"align: right; width: 25%; display: inline-block; height: 5px; background: #18ABAF; border: none; margin-left: 15px;\" \/>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Crime Analysis Graduate Certificate<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">Learn how to access and analyze a variety of data sources to inform the investigations, strategies, and policy decisions of criminal justice organizations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/crime-analysis-graduate-certificate\/\">Read More.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">Develop an understanding of criminal justice theory, ethics, and research in order to take on contemporary criminal justice challenges, manage and assess policies and programs, and lead reforms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/criminal-justice-graduate-certificate\/\">Read More.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Criminal Justice Undergraduate Certificate<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">Study introductory principles of criminal justice pertaining to law enforcement, the judiciary, and corrections, and lay the foundation for deeper study into the critical areas of the justice system.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/criminal-justice-undergraduate-certificate\/\">Read More.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Cybercrime Investigation &amp; Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">Benefit from an interdisciplinary approach to criminal justice and cybersecurity, ensuring that you develop the competency, practical knowledge, and skills needed to tackle various issues related to cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/cybercrime-investigation-cybersecurity-graduate-certificate\/\">Read More.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Strategic Management in Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">Face contemporary criminal justice challenges and lead reforms by developing valuable skills that enhance your ability to analyze diverse problems and develop sound and sustainable policies that are guided by logic and planning.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/strategic-management-criminal-justice-graduate-certificate\/\">Read More.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"subject-area-text\">\n<h2>Certificate-to-Degree Pathway<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/met\/files\/2020\/09\/Certificate-PathwayCriminal-Justice-graphic-v5.png\" alt=\"Criminal justice certificate to degree pathway chart\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3852\" width=\"2030\" height=\"1272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/files\/2020\/09\/Certificate-PathwayCriminal-Justice-graphic-v5.png 2030w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/files\/2020\/09\/Certificate-PathwayCriminal-Justice-graphic-v5-636x399.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/files\/2020\/09\/Certificate-PathwayCriminal-Justice-graphic-v5-1024x642.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/files\/2020\/09\/Certificate-PathwayCriminal-Justice-graphic-v5-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/files\/2020\/09\/Certificate-PathwayCriminal-Justice-graphic-v5-1536x962.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2030px) 100vw, 2030px\" \/><\/p>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"subject-area-text\">Each certificate shares specific courses with the MSCJ program and its concentrations, giving you the option to obtain one or two certificates on your path to a master\u2019s degree. Students currently enrolled in a graduate certificate who are interested in transitioning into a master\u2019s degree should contact their academic advisor to declare their interest in this pathway. A new master\u2019s degree application is not required. Connect with a graduate admissions advisor at <a href=\"mailto:apssadmissions@bu.edu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">apssadmissions@bu.edu<\/a> to learn more about this option.<\/div>\n<h2>Rankings &amp; Accreditations<\/h2>\n<div class=\"badge-container\">\n<div class=\"badge\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/online-education\/boston-university-OCRI0014\/criminal-justice?int=a16e09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"\/met\/files\/2026\/02\/us-news-cj-2026.png\" alt=\"U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Criminal Justice 2026\"><\/a>\r\n<p class=\"badge-text\"><span class=\"title\"><strong>#5 in 2026, and top 6 since 2015<\/strong><\/span>\r\nMET\u2019s online master\u2019s degree in criminal justice is ranked #5 in the nation by <em>U.S. News & World Report<\/em>.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"badge\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/online-education\/boston-university-OCRI0014\/criminal-justice?int=a16e09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"\/met\/files\/2026\/02\/us-news-cj-VETS-2026.png\" alt=\"U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Veterans - Criminal Justice 2026\"><\/a>\r\n<p class=\"badge-text\"><span class=\"title\"><strong>#8, Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs for Veterans<\/strong><\/span>\r\nMET\u2019s online master\u2019s degree in criminal justice is ranked #8 in the nation for veterans and active-duty service members by <em>U.S. News & World Report<\/em>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-list-container has-2\">\n<div class=\"block-list\">\n<div class=\"block\"><p style=\"font-size: 1.3em; margin-bottom: 0.6em; color: #138387; font-family: TiemposText,Georgia,serif;\" title=\"Ready to take the dive?\"><strong>Explore Further<\/strong><\/p>\r\nLearn more about advancing your opportunities with a BU MET education.\r\n<p class=\"button-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/met.bu.edu\/inquiryform\" class=\"button\">Request Information<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"block\"><p style=\"font-size: 1.3em; margin-bottom: 0.6em; color: #138387; font-family: TiemposText,Georgia,serif;\" title=\"Browse through our catalog.\"><strong>Browse Our Courses<\/strong><\/p>\r\nView a list of all the courses we offer, including course descriptions and schedules.\r\n<p class=\"button-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/courses\/\" class=\"button\">View Courses<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"faculty\" name=\"faculty\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subject-area-text\">Criminal Justice Faculty<\/h2>\n<div class=\"profiles-container\">\n\t<ul class=\"profile-listing profile-format-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-335 profile type-profile status-publish hentry\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/profile\/shea-cronin\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/met\/files\/2020\/09\/Shea-Cronin-nw.jpg\" alt=\"Core Faculty - Shea Cronin\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Shea W. Cronin<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\"><span>Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice\r<\/span><span>Chair, Applied Social Sciences<\/span><\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t<ul class=\"profile-listing profile-format-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-94911 profile type-profile status-publish hentry\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/profile\/abby-ballou\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/met\/files\/2025\/07\/Abigail-Ballou_300x300-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Abby Ballou<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\"><span>Visiting Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice\r<\/span><span>Director, Prison Education Program<\/span><\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-283 profile type-profile status-publish hentry\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/profile\/kyung-shick-choi\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/met\/files\/2020\/09\/Kyung-shick-Choi-nw-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Core Faculty - Kyung-shick Choi\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Kyung-shick Choi<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\"><span>Professor of the Practice, Criminal Justice\r<\/span><span>Director, Cybercrime & Cybersecurity<\/span><\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-688 profile type-profile status-publish hentry\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/profile\/danielle-rousseau\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/met\/files\/2020\/09\/Danielle-Rousseau-nw-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Core Faculty - Danielle Rousseau\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Danielle Rousseau<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\"><span>Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice<\/span><\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-83989 profile type-profile status-publish hentry\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/profile\/james-m-silver\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/met\/files\/2023\/08\/Jim-Silver-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"James M. Silver\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">James M. Silver<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\"><span>Visiting Associate Professor, Criminal Justice<\/span><\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-95585 profile type-profile status-publish hentry\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/profile\/april-gile-thomas\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/met\/files\/2025\/08\/25-1138-0091-Thomas-Primary_300x300-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"April Thomas\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">April Gile Thomas<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\"><span>Associate Professor of the Practice, Criminal Justice<\/span><\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">View All Faculty<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n<li><strong>Charlene Bonner<\/strong><br>\r\n<em>PsyD, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology; MEd, Bridgewater State College; BA, Saint Anselm College<\/em><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Robert Cadigan<\/strong><br>\r\n<em>PhD, MA, Boston University; BA, University of Massachusetts Amherst<\/em><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Clifford Davis<\/strong><br>\r\n<em>MS, Boston University; BS, University of Massachusetts Boston<\/em><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Linda Holt<\/strong><br>\r\n<em>MA, Tufts University; BA, University of Massachusetts at Amherst<\/em><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Melaine Malcolm<\/strong><br>\r\n<em>MEd, BA, Boston College<\/em><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>James Matesanz<\/strong><br>\r\n<em>MEd, Boston College; BA, St. Anselm College<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<!--\n<a id=\"careers\" name=\"careers\"><\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"subject-area-text\" style=\"margin-top: 50px;\">\n\n\n<h2>Criminal Justice Career Insight<\/h2>\n\n\nUse the Career Insights tool to explore jobs that are the right fit for you. Filter by career area and job title or by industry sector to explore employment demand and average salaries. Select \u201cLearn More\u201d for a downloadable career report, or \u201cExplore Other Options\u201d to find the BU MET degree or certificate program that will prepare you for the job you want.\n\n\n<div id=\"ci\" style=\"padding-bottom: 30px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n--><br \/>\n<div class=\"block-list-container\">\r\n<div class=\"block-list\">\r\n<div class=\"block\">\r\n<h2>What to Read Next: MET Criminal Justice Knowledge Center<\/h2>\r\n<ul id=\"knowledge-links\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/criminal-justice\/stories\/\">Criminal Justice Student Stories<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/criminal-justice\/why-get-mscj-at-bu-met\/\">Why Get a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice at BU MET?<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/criminal-justice\/career-outlook\/\">What Do My Career Options Look Like with a BU Master's in Criminal Justice?<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/criminal-justice\/programs-specializations\/\">Are There Different Criminal Justice Graduate Programs or Specializations at BU?<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/criminal-justice\/career-case-study\/\">Alumni Profile: BU MET Master's in Criminal Justice<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/criminal-justice\/international-white-hat-cybercriminology-conference\/\">White Hat Hackers Team Up in International Cybercriminology Conference<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>\r\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\r\n\tconst thisPage = window.location.href.split(\"?\")[0].split(\"#\")[0];\r\n\tlet linkList = document.getElementById('knowledge-links');\r\n\tlet bullets = linkList.getElementsByTagName('li');\r\n\tfor (let i = 0; i < bullets.length; i++) {\r\n\t\tlet link = bullets[i].getElementsByTagName('a');\r\n\t\tlet 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class=\"date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOctober 27th, 2025\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"categories\"><em> in: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/news\/category\/computer-science-and-information-technology\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Computer Science and Information Technology<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/news\/category\/criminal-justice\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Criminal Justice<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/news\/category\/cybercrime-investigation\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Cybercrime Investigation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/news\/category\/cybersecurity\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Cybersecurity<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/news\/category\/met-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">MET News<\/a><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/news\/growing-cybercrime-risk-makes-bu-met-cybersecurity-programs-essential\/\" class=\"button\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- END News Item 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