MSc in Crime and Justice Studies/MSc in Mental Health Counseling in Boston United States | Suffolk University

The mental health, human services, and criminal justice fields are growing more interconnected. Our dual-degree program aims to connect these disciplines, providing comprehensive training across all three areas. Your criminal justice coursework will examine how societal factors and policies can contribute to mental health challenges. Through counseling classes, you'll develop skills to evaluate, identify, and address mental health conditions in diverse populations.
This combined degree prepares students for Massachusetts licensure requirements. You'll undertake the mental health program full-time while having flexibility to complete criminal justice studies either full- or part-time.
The Sociology & Criminal Justice Department provides both bachelor's and master's level classes covering subjects like Youth in Contemporary America, Gender and Criminality, and Alternative Justice Approaches. The department hosts several initiatives including the Center for Women's Health and Human Rights, The Women and Incarceration Project, Our Bodies Ourselves Today, and various other dynamic programs.
Situated in Boston's urban core, Suffolk University offers unparalleled access to diverse communities for practical learning experiences. Department members engage with pressing social concerns through work in local schools, correctional facilities, homeless shelters, and neighborhoods affected by crime.