Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Northeastern University program in criminology and criminal justice is located in Arlington, Virginia, one of the fastest growing regions and a top global destination in the U.S.
Washington College graduates applying to any of the Arlington master’s degrees have the application fee waived and will receive a scholarship of at least 5% toward tuition.
Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Arlington Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice concentrates on the problem of crime as a form of deviant behavior, and on the criminal justice and private security systems that address it.
The program emphasizes a systems approach to criminal justice and stresses policy development and analysis. It also studies the impact these policies have on the individuals and organizations charged with delivering justice fairly and equitably. Broad in concept and scope, it encompasses such related disciplines as law, sociology, political science, psychology, criminology, and public administration.