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CEU-Boston University Program

Criminal Justice

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This specific programme, taught by Boston University faculty, combines theory, ethics and research for effective training in the management and evaluation of criminal justice policies and programmes.

  • Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice

  • Modality

    In-person

  • Location

    Boston (USA)

  • Length

    4 months

  • Language

    English

  • Compatibility

    Bachelor's Degree in Criminology and Security Sciences and double Bachelor's Degree in Law and Criminological and Security Sciences

Characteristics of the programme

With this training provided by world-renowned instructors, through a detailed and systematic approach to solving concrete cases and simulations with real data, the student will acquire leadership skills and competence in ethical problem solving in the practice of criminal justice, computer applications and quantitative analysis in relation to the study of crime.

Upon completion of the programme and graduation from USPCEU, the student is awarded a “Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice” issued by Boston University.

The City of Boston

Boston, Massachusetts, is known for its rich culture and historic surroundings. It is a very vibrant and welcoming city, full of places to visit and with many international students, given the large number of universities that are located there. Boston has more than 50 historic sites worth visiting, making it one of the most visited cities in the United States.

Boston University

Boston University, the 4th largest private university in the United States, has 180 years of history and one of the most traditional and internationally recognised campuses.

Boston University boasts 8 Nobel Prizes, 23 Pulitzer Prizes and the National Book Award, among others. It also boasts New York Times best-selling authors and hundreds of nationally renowned scholars in every discipline. It ranks among the world's top universities in employability.

BU holds the following positions in major university rankings:

  • No. 42 best U.S. university. U.S.News-Best National University Rankings 2022.
  • 62nd best university in the world. Times Higher Education-The World University Rankings 2022.
  • 94th best university in the world. Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2020-2021.
  • 95th best university in the world / 37th best American university. Shanghai Ranking-
  • Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2021.
  • 112th best university in the world. QS World University Rankings 2022.

The School - Metropolitan College

Boston University Metropolitan College (MET) was founded in 1965. For half a century, its mission has been to expand the influence of Boston University, ensuring that the resources of a leading research university are accessible to the community and the world through the exchange of ideas and a spirit of innovation.

Structure

During the second semester of their 4th year of studies at CEU (in the 5th year of their double degree) NOT MATCHING THE PPT NEEDED, students in the programme will take the following courses in Boston:

  • Criminology and Crime Policy
  • Criminal Justice Administration and Ethics
  • Research and Evaluation Methods
  • One elective subject

Methodology

Students on the programme benefit from two distinct and complementary educational methods which, combined, provide them with a global vision and an ability to adapt that will be highly valued when entering the job market.

Degrees

In order to participate in the programme, it is essential to be enrolled as a student at Universidad CEU San Pablo for the duration of the programme in one of the following degrees: