BA in Criminal Justice in Boston United States | Suffolk University

Our dynamic learning method promotes comprehension of criminal behavior and social science research fundamentals. You'll examine how society defines unlawful actions, focusing particularly on how racial, economic, gender, sexual orientation, and age disparities affect perceptions of crime and justice, and how these factors interconnect.
During your coursework, you'll acquire practical policy evaluation and investigative abilities grounded in social equity principles. You'll develop the capacity to create research initiatives and innovative projects tackling urgent societal and criminological challenges.
As a criminal justice studies student, you will:
Explore the historical roots of systemic racism and sexism impacting modern justice systems and American institutions, Analyze crime and justice policies through an intersectional lens, Hone research skills to analyze and propose solutions for societal issues, Master verbal and written communication through policy briefs, essays, research documents, and opinion pieces, Develop intercultural competence for engaging with diverse populations.
Our program highlights the connection between criminal justice and social equity. You'll develop a thorough knowledge of the U.S. justice system within its historical and organizational framework, examining how its processes generate or worsen disparities related to race, socioeconomic status, and gender. Coursework will investigate crime theories—including definitions of criminal behavior and who determines them—while providing robust training in social research methods. Numerous elective options allow specialization in areas like conflict resolution, mental health and crime, violent behavior, legal systems, law enforcement practices, international criminology, youth justice systems, and other relevant subjects.