CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
www.merrimack.edu/cj
DEADLINES
Summer I 2023
Application Deadline: May 8, 2023 (April 10, 2023 for international applicants)
Begins: May 22, 2023
Summer II 2023
Application Deadline:
June 26, 2023 (May 26, 2023 for international applicants)
Begins: July 10, 2023
Fall 2023
Application Deadline: August 2023 (Exact Dates TBA)
Begins: August 2023
2023 Fellowships
Application Deadline: February 15, 2023
As our world becomes increasingly more complex and interconnected, the demand for criminal and social justice grows. Through an innovative curriculum focused on theory, research, policy, and practice, students in the Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Merrimack are prepared to take on 21st century criminal justice issues related to law enforcement, policy analysis, and justice advocacy and reform. Our students have analyzed crime data, evaluated rehabilitation programs and tracked inmates at a pre-release center. By engaging in dynamic, real-world field experiences like these, you’ll be ready to pursue a fulfilling career in a criminal justice organization or advance professionally in your current career.
Tailored For You
• Complete your degree in as little as 12 months with evening classes
• Learn from high caliber faculty who are expert practitioners in the field
• Build your portfolio through internship experience
• Network with classmates who have a range of experiences
• Automatically receive consideration for a Dean Scholarship
• No application fee or GRE required
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dedicated, hardworking and encouraging people, and they really pushed me to achieve my best. The faculty utilize their connections inside and outside the classroom to provide students with the ability to grow and gain experience directly from the field of criminal justice."
PRESIDENTIAL FELLOWSHIP
Earn your Master of Science in one year — tuition free.
This fellowship links graduate study with onsite field experience to help build your professional skills. Learn more at www. merrimack.edu/crimfellowships
TUITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS
$893 per credit hour*
The M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice is 32 credit hours ($28,576)
Applicants for full and part-time study (excluding fellowships) are eligible for the Dean Scholarship, which is awarded based on merit and need. This generous scholarship, in addition to our already low tuition, can help you save significantly on tuition costs.
*2022–2023 tuition. Rates subject to change.
Career Opportunities
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts rapid growth for numerous careers in the criminal justice system. At Merrimack, you’ll acquire the expertise you need for criminology and criminal justice careers in law enforcement, victim assistance, juvenile justice, corrections and other fields. Our graduates stand out in the job market for their multicultural competence, communication ability and substantive knowledge of crime and the justice system. Graduates go onto careers with organizations such as:
• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
• Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF)
• Massachusetts Department of Corrections (DOC)
• Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS)
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Program Requirements
Students will take four core courses and tailor their education by choosing one of our two tracks:
1. Law Enforcement in the 21st Century
2. Justice and Advocacy Reform.
Sampling of Courses
CRM 5000: Criminological Theory
CRM 5030: Criminal Justice Administration and Management
CRM 6030: Privacy and Surveillance in Information Sharing Environment
Program information subject to change. Visit the website for up-to-date program information.
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ASHLEY '17