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Program checklist · BS

Criminal Justice and Philosophy, BS (Boston)

Northeastern University Professional Programs · Boston, MA

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
05.0210
Credits (computed from items)
82-84
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
SOC
25-1062
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
482705
CourseShelf checklist
CK_482705_657dadff
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Criminal Justice Requirements

0 items

    Introduction to Crime, Law, and the Justice System

    0 items

      What do we know about crime and justice? In these three courses, students have an opportunity to develop a foundational understanding of three related phenomena: why crime exists, how our criminal justice system responds to crime, and the constitutional and legal oversight of this process.

      3 items
      1. 4
      2. 4
      3. 4

      Current Crime and Justice Issues

      0 items

        These courses introduce students to topical issues related to crime and justice.

        4 items
        1. Complete one of the following:
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        2. 4
        3. 4
        4. 4

        Crime Problems and Criminal Justice Institutions

        0 items

          The 2000-level courses below ask how justice works and for whom and introduce students to the systems and institutions tasked with providing justice. Each one includes experiential learning components in cooperation with local criminal justice institutions. The 3000-level courses below offer students a deeper look at a range of crime problems.

          16 items
          1. Complete one of the following:
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          2. 4
          3. 4
          4. 4
          5. 4
          6. 4
          7. 4
          8. 4
          9. 4
          10. 4
          11. 4
          12. 4
          13. 4
          14. 4
          15. 4
          16. 4

          Systemic Issues

          0 items

            These courses consider systemic issues facing the criminal justice system.

            3 items
            1. Complete one of the following:
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            2. 4
            3. 4

            Creating Knowledge About Crime and Justice

            0 items

              How do we know what we know about crime and justice—and how do we develop new knowledge? These courses study how to harness data to learn about issues, identify solutions, and advocate for change.

              2 items
              1. 4
              2. 4

              Co-op Integration Seminars

              0 items

                Co-op students should complete the seminars below. Non–co-op students should complete a 4-semester-hour CRIM elective.

                electives · 4 items
                1. Complete two of the following. EESH 2000 and CRIM 3000 are required for the first co-op. CRIM 4000 is required if a second co-op is taken:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  2-4
                2. 1
                3. 1
                4. 1

                Solutions and Reform

                0 items

                  How do we reinvent criminal justice institutions and their practice? The capstone experience is project based and solution oriented, drawing on knowledge gained in the classroom and through co-op and other experiences.

                  1 item
                  1. 4

                  Criminal Justice Elective

                  electives · 0 items

                    These courses round out our knowledge of crime and justice.

                    1 item
                    1. Complete one additional CRIM elective from the 3000, 4000, or 5000 level.
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4

                    Philosophy Requirements

                    0 items

                      Required Courses

                      4 items
                      1. PHIL 1115
                        Introduction to Logic
                        Not resolved to a course
                        4
                      2. PHIL 2303
                        Social and Political Philosophy
                        Not resolved to a course
                        4
                      3. PHIL 2325
                        Ancient Philosophy and Political Thought
                        Not resolved to a course
                        or: POLS 2325 Ancient Philosophy and Political Thought
                        4
                      4. PHIL 2330
                        Modern Philosophy
                        Not resolved to a course
                        4

                      Advanced Philosophy Electives

                      electives · 1 item
                      1. Complete two PHIL courses with a designation of 3000 or above, at least one of which is at the 4000 or 5000 level.
                        Not resolved to a course
                        8

                      Critical Philosophy Elective

                      electives · 10 items
                      1. Complete one of the following not used to fulfill other requirements:
                        Not resolved to a course
                        4
                      2. 4
                      3. PHIL 1104
                        Goddesses, Witches, Saints, and Sinners: Women and Religion
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. PHIL 1271
                        Sex in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
                        Not resolved to a course
                      5. PHIL 2155
                        Human Rights
                        Not resolved to a course
                      6. PHIL 2410
                        Possession, Sacrifice, and Divination in African Diasporic Religions
                        Not resolved to a course
                      7. PHIL 3492
                        Indigenous Philosophy
                        Not resolved to a course
                      8. PHIL 3500
                        Sexuality, Gender, and the Law
                        Not resolved to a course
                      9. PHIL 3512
                        Religion, Race, and Politics
                        Not resolved to a course
                      10. PHIL 3822
                        Philosophy of Race and Racism
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Philosophy Electives

                      electives · 1 item
                      1. Complete one additional PHIL course not used to fulfill other requirements.
                        Not resolved to a course
                        4

                      Integrative Requirement

                      0 items

                        One integrative course is required for each discipline. Courses taken as electives above may not be used as integrative courses.

                        electives · 0 items

                          Philosophy Integrative Course

                          1 item
                          1. PHIL 2301
                            Philosophical Problems of Law and Justice
                            Not resolved to a course
                            4

                          Criminal Justice Integrative Course

                          1 item
                          1. 4
                          Source. Northeastern University Professional Programs, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.northeastern.edu/undergraduate/social-sciences-humanities/criminology-criminal-justice/criminal-justice-philosophy-bs/. Captured page pages/0624.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.