{"id":2275,"date":"2020-08-12T20:47:29","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T00:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/?page_id=2275"},"modified":"2026-04-07T13:51:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T17:51:34","slug":"programs-specializations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/criminal-justice\/programs-specializations\/","title":{"rendered":"Are There Different Criminal Justice Graduate Programs or Specializations Available at BU MET?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Back to Programs<\/a>Criminal Justice<\/a><\/div>\n

Study Crime Analysis<\/a>, Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity<\/a>, or Strategic Management<\/a><\/h2>\n

In addition to the 8-course Master of Science in Criminal Justice BU MET offers optional master\u2019s concentrations in Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity, Crime Analysis, and Strategic Management. <\/em>Not ready for a full degree program? Pursue a 4-course graduate certificate and hone the skills to jump-start your career. A Computer Science-focused Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics<\/a> is also available.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Boston University Metropolitan College (MET) has been educating criminal justice professionals since 1973, through programs designed to develop the skills needed to become a better and more able leader in the field of law enforcement. The cutting-edge master\u2019s in Criminal Justice program had the distinction of becoming Boston University\u2019s first fully online program in 2002 and has been ranked among the top 6 Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs each year since 2015 (U.S. News & World Report<\/em>).<\/p>\n

Our highly specialized criminal justice courses are crafted and taught by experienced practitioners who know that the challenges of the field <\/span>are ever-evolving, and that ongoing <\/span>training is critical<\/span>.<\/p>\n

BU MET\u2019s respected, research-active <\/span>criminal justice faculty are equipped with years of hands-on experience in policing, cybercrime, the judicial system, and corrections, and <\/span>provide you with the skills and knowledge to confront complicated issues with confidence. Our criminal justice graduate programs hold to the rigorous academic standards befitting a world-class research institution, no matter whether you are studying online or on campus. Through an active learning environment, we ensure that you have the tools to establish evidence-based policies and institute best practices. Most importantly, we equip you with the critical-thinking skills to approach your work with clear eyes and a well-rounded, informed perspective.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe think of it as a professional education,\u201d says Shea Cronin<\/a>, BU MET chair of Applied Social Sciences and assistant professor. \u201cWhat we try to do is not only advance theoretical knowledge, but we also try to impart important skills that our students can bring back to their workplace.\u201d<\/p>\n

To assist and support you in this growth, BU MET has developed a series of graduate certificates and master\u2019s degree concentrations in criminal justice that give you the skills to set yourself apart. Whether you opt for a four-course graduate certificate program or the more involved master\u2019s degree program concentrations, our graduate programs in criminal justice will give you demonstrable skills in vital, in-demand areas.<\/p>\n

Certificate-to-Degree Pathways<\/h3>\n

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BU MET graduate certificate programs in Crime Analysis<\/strong><\/a>, Criminal Justice<\/strong><\/a>, Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity<\/strong><\/a>, and Strategic Management in Criminal Justice<\/strong><\/a> serve as building blocks to the Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ)<\/a> degree. Each certificate shares specific courses with the MSCJ program and its concentrations, giving you the option to take one or two certificates on your path to a master\u2019s degree. To be eligible for the degree, you must apply for admission and be accepted into the degree program. Consult with a graduate admissions advisor to learn more about these options.<\/p>\n

MSCJ Concentrations include:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n