The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) concentration in Crime Analysis provides students with a set of courses that further develops their ability to use and analyze a variety of data sources to inform the investigations, strategies, and policy decisions of criminal justice organizations. This set of skills is crucial to a growing field within law enforcement and related domains in criminal justice. Data-driven and intelligence-led approaches to crime have become the standard among contemporary criminal justice organizations. The concentration prepares students to fill in-house crime analyst roles or similar positions, while strengthening the skills of students working in investigations, management, and operations to utilize analysis more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice, with a concentration in Crime Analysis consists of a total of eight courses (32 credits): four required courses and four concentration requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Boston University online Master of Science in Criminal Justice will provide you with an in-depth examination of crime and justice, including theories, trends, and policies, in fewer than two years of study. Online students pursuing a Concentration in Crime Analysis must satisfy the MS in Criminal Justice core requirements and the concentration requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Current members of the American Jail Association (AJA) are eligible for a Graduate Application fee waiver ($85 for applications to the master\u2019s program) and should email metcorp@bu.edu with information confirming AJA membership.<\/p>\n\n\n