Academics

Co-op is an opportunity for students in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice to complete full time, six-month research and work positions in place of taking courses during the academic year. Placements span domestic and international environments like law offices, government offices, political campaigns, international committees, police departments, research centers, nonprofit organizations, insurance companies, juvenile justice groups, medical centers, courthouses, private banks, and more.

Research opportunities are available at the undergraduate and graduate level. Students in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice have access to Northeastern’s 30-plus interdisciplinary research centers and more than 600 full time faculty collaborating on basic and applied research in the United States and around the globe.

Study abroad programs give students a window into other cultures, while offering opportunities to practice language skills, develop better communication skills, and incorporate classroom knowledge into real-life experiences. Students take classes at a foreign university, typically taught by local faculty members. Study abroad programs are offered during the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester at Northeastern’s partner institutions.

Directed Studies are available for students from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice who want to dig deeper into a particular topic. Once a student asks if a professor would advise them for a directed study, the two then work together to develop a syllabus made up of readings and activities. Usually the classes are project-based, and sometimes they are used to set students up for working on faculty research or for developing their own research project or thesis. We can’t cover every law, crime, and justice topic in detail in one of our existing classes, so this allows students to work with a faculty member to learn more about a particular topic. It also allows the student to take more of a leadership role in their studies.

Service-Learning enables students to engage in hands-on service to address community needs. In the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, students may seek out opportunities with our partnering schools, neighborhood agencies, health clinics, and nonprofit organizations.