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Program checklist · BS

Criminal Justice and Journalism, BS (Boston)

Northeastern University · Boston, MA

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
43.0100
Total credits (published)
8
Credits (computed from items)
96
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
167358
CourseShelf checklist
CK_167358_3853d2cf
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 in this list ask how does justice work and for whom? These courses introduce students to the systems and institutions tasked with providing justice. Each includes experiential learning components in cooperation with local criminal justice institutions. The 3000-level courses in this list provide students with 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 harnessing data to learn about issues, identify solutions, and advocate for change.

              2 items
              1. 4
              2. 4

              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 two additional criminal justice electives from the 3000, 4000, or 5000 level.
                    Not resolved to a course
                    8

                  Journalism Requirements

                  0 items

                    Introductory Journalism Course

                    1 item
                    1. As published: “Understanding Today’s News”
                      4

                    Journalism Foundation Courses

                    0 items

                      A grade of C or better is required.

                      4 items
                      1. JRNL 1101and JRNL 1102
                        Journalism 1: Fundamentals of Reporting and Writingand Journalist’s Toolbox
                        Not resolved to a course
                        5
                      2. 4
                      3. 4
                      4. As published: “Digital Storytelling and Social Media”
                        4

                      Ethics

                      1 item
                      1. 4

                      Journalism Electives

                      electives · 1 item
                      1. Complete four additional journalism courses.
                        Not resolved to a course
                        16

                      Supporting Courses

                      0 items

                        Introduction

                        1 item
                        1. or: JRNL 1000 Journalism at Northeastern
                          1

                        Co-op Integration Requirements

                        4 items
                        1. Complete before the first co-op:
                          Not resolved to a course
                          1
                        2. or: EEAM 2000 Professional Development for Co-op
                          1
                        3. Complete after a criminal justice co-op:
                          Not resolved to a course
                          1
                        4. 1

                        Integrative Requirements

                        2 items
                        1. 4
                        2. 4
                        Source. Northeastern University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.northeastern.edu/undergraduate/social-sciences-humanities/criminology-criminal-justice/criminal-justice-journalism-bs/. Captured page pages/0626.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.