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Program
- Award
- BS
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 43.0100
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- Criminal Justice and Psychology, BS (Boston) Criminal Justice and Public Health, BS (Boston) Criminal Justice and Sociology, BS (Boston) Cybersecurity and Criminal Justice, BS (Boston) Economics and Criminal Justice, BS (Boston) Health Science and Criminal Justice, BS (Boston) Human Services and Criminal Justice, BS (Boston) Criminal Justice, Minor Cultures, Societies, and Global Studies Economics English History International Affairs Philosophy and Religion Political Science Sociology and Anthropology World Languages and Cultures Accelerated Bachelor/Graduate Degree Programs Mills College at Northeastern College of Professional Studies Undergraduate Graduate Course Descriptions Catalog Archives Student Handbook Print Options // Overview Program Requirements This combined major educates students in criminal justice and political science and in the interface between the two disciplines. The scope and sequence of political science courses provide students with a foundation in topics such as American government, comparative politics, international relations, and security and resilience. Criminal justice courses provide a foundation for understanding individual and systemic aspects of criminology and criminal justice. Students completing this program should be able to understand the relationships between the fields as they relate to understanding and addressing criminal behavior. Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements. Universitywide Requirements All undergraduate students are required to complete the Universitywide Requirements . NUpath Requirements All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements .
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_ec29816c
- 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
- 4
- 4
- 4
Current Crime and Justice Issues
0 items
These courses introduce students to topical issues related to crime and justice.
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 5 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Understanding and Experiencing Criminal Justice Institutions and Systems
0 items
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.
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 7 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Crime Problems
0 items
The following courses provide students a deeper look at a range of crime problems.
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 10 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Systemic Issues
0 items
A consideration of systemic issues facing the criminal justice system.
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 3 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
Digital Skills
0 items
Successful students develop digital skills and master digital tools useful for careers related to crime and justice. Students choose one of two courses (each has a required lab). The computer science course introduces students to spreadsheets and databases. The data science course introduces students to programming with data.
1 item
- CS 2000and CS 2001Introduction to Program Design and Implementationand Lab for CS 2000Not resolved to a course5
Political Science Requirements
0 items
Political Science Requirements
3 items
- 4
- 4
- 4
Political Theory
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 5 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
Option A
0 items
Research Methods
2 items
- 4
- 4
Criminal Justice Electives
electives · 1 item
- Complete two additional courses in the following range:Not resolved to a course8
CRIM 3001 to CRIM 5999
0 items
Political Science Electives
electives · 1 item
- Complete five courses in the following range:Not resolved to a course20
POLS 2000 to POLS 5999
0 items
Option B
0 items
Research Methods
2 items
- 4
- 4
Criminal Justice Electives
electives · 1 item
- Complete three additional courses in the following range:Not resolved to a course12
CRIM 3001 to CRIM 5999
0 items
Political Science Electives
electives · 1 item
- Complete four courses in the following range:Not resolved to a course20
POLS 2000 to POLS 5999
0 items
Option C
0 items
Research Methods
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following sequences: · 3 items
- Complete one of the following sequences:Not resolved to a course8
- CRIM 3600and POLS 2400Criminal Justice Research Methodsand Quantitative TechniquesNot resolved to a course
- CRIM 3700and POLS 2399Analyzing and Using Data on Crime and Justiceand Research Methods in Political ScienceNot resolved to a course
Criminal Justice Electives
electives · 1 item
- Complete two additional courses in the following range:Not resolved to a course8
CRIM 3001 to CRIM 5999
0 items
Political Science Electives
electives · 1 item
- Complete four courses in the following range:Not resolved to a course20
POLS 2000 to POLS 5999
0 items
Integrative Requirement
0 items
Senior Capstone Requirement
1 item
- or: POLS 4701 Political Science Senior Capstone4
Due Process
1 item
- 4
Integrative Elective Courses
Choose 2 of the following · Complete two of the following: · electives · 8 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- As published: “U.S. Constitutional Law”4
- 12
Concentration in American Political Institutions
Choose 4 of the following · Complete four of the following: · concentration · 6 items
- Complete four of the following:Not resolved to a course16
- 4
- 4
- 12
Concentration in Campaigns and Elections
concentration · 0 items
Required Courses
2 items
- 4
- 4
Campaigns and Elections Electives
Choose 2 of the following · Complete two of the following: · electives · 4 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
Concentration in Comparative Politics
concentration · 0 items
Theoretical Requirement
Choose 2 of the following · Complete two of the following: · 7 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
Regional Requirements
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 3 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
Experiential/Practicum Requirement
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
Concentration in Identity, Culture, and Politics
concentration · 0 items
Core Course
major core · 1 item
- 4
Electives
Choose 3 of the following · Complete three of the following: · electives · 6 items
- Complete three of the following:Not resolved to a course12
Concentration in International Relations and Diplomacy
concentration · 0 items
Experiential/Practicum Requirement
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
Core Courses
Choose 3 of the following · Complete three of the following: · major core · 5 items
- Complete three of the following:Not resolved to a course12
- As published: “International Political Economy”4
- 4
Concentration in Law and Legal Studies
Choose 4 of the following · Complete four of the following: · concentration · 8 items
- Complete four of the following:Not resolved to a course16
- 4
- As published: “U.S. Constitutional Law”4
- 12
Concentration in Public Policy
concentration · 0 items
Core Requirement
major core · 1 item
- 4
Electives
Choose 3 of the following · Complete three of the following: · electives · 5 items
- Complete three of the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 4
- 4
- 4
Concentration in Security Studies
Choose 4 of the following · Complete four of the following: · concentration · 6 items
- Complete four of the following:Not resolved to a course16
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