American Public University System

Boston University · Metropolitan College
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Overview
Boston University Metropolitan College's MS in Criminal Justice is a 32-unit program offered online and on campus, with three optional concentrations.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: bu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: bu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Boston University — Metropolitan CollegeSource: bu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MAFor the online option this is where the school is located — not a residency requirement, and not a guarantee that you may enroll from your state.
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degree
- Tracks / concentrations
- Crime Analysis; Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity; Strategic ManagementSource: bu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Required credits
- 32 unitsSource: bu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- 8–16 Months to Completion (depends on part-time or full-time study)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: bu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated MS in Criminal Justice offered online and on campus.
Degree title names criminal justice; optional concentrations in crime analysis, cybercrime investigation and strategic management.
Source: bu.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campus · OnlineSource: bu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Online delivery
- Online delivery type not verified
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time, Part-timeSource: bu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
The program page does not say whether the online option requires campus visits. Ask the school before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.
Curriculum
Curriculum details: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Careers and licensure
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
Admissions
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tests
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredSource: bu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- GMAT
- Not requiredSource: bu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Per unit by course number: 100-599 level $585; 600-999 level $1,030 | $585 – $1,030 | per credit · 2026-2027Source: bu.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
State authorization (online students)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Massachusetts.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — NECHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- bu.edu/met/degrees-certificates/ms-criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
Something out of date? Request a correction · Represent this school? Claim the profile
Similar programs at other schools
Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
Master of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Degrees is independent and not affiliated with Boston University. Information is collected from official pages and directories and can change; confirm requirements, costs and deadlines with the school.