Format
Flexible online, hybrid, and in-person courses in Beverly, Mass.
Time Commitment
Part-time or full-time options
Duration
12-18 months
Program Start
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits
33

Program Overview

Take the next step in your career and expand your professional opportunities by developing specialized expertise that will allow you to move into new areas of justice, security, or public safety. In the Criminological Psychology concentration, you will gain an understanding of behavior and develop expertise in a range of disciplines including forensic psychopathology, mental health and the justice system, crisis management and decision-making, and reentry, supervision, and support.

Position yourself for leadership opportunities by building advanced skills in leadership, law and policy, ethics, research, and applied practice.

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 33

Core Courses: 18 credits

  • CJ 500 - Criminal Justice Leadership and Management (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 510 - Criminal Law and the Judicial System (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 530 - Criminological Theory (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 550 - Ethics and Criminal Justice Policy (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 600 - Research Design (Cr: 3)
  • HLS 590 - Capstone: Application of Knowledge (Cr: 3)

Criminological Psychology Concentration Courses: 12 Credits

  • CJ 520 - Forensic Psychopathology (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 540 - Crisis Management and Decision Making (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 545 - Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System (Cr: 3)
  • CJ 560 - Managing Reentry: Supervision, Support, and Outcomes (Cr: 3)

Elective Course: 3 Credits

  • CJ or HLS graduate-level course (Cr. 3)

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Faculty

At Endicott, our faculty are experienced practitioners who bring real-world insight into the classroom. They have experience from DHS, the FBI, and military branches, so you learn from experts in the field who offer support and guidance to help you achieve your goals.

Advance Your Career With Endicott

Endicott is known for its excellence in preparing students for their careers. With a small-school environment and personalized guidance, we are focused on your success and provide the tools you need to accelerate your career.

  • Your Studies, Your Way

    We understand the demands of balancing work, life, and grad school. So we’ve made our graduate programs flexible to meet your needs. Classes are available in-person, 100% online, or hybrid, allowing you to find the right fit for your busy life.

  • Academics & Resources

    Our curriculum grounds you in the essentials of an advanced education, our expert, approachable faculty are real-world practitioners who offer direction and guidance, and our modern, state-of-the-art facilities are available to help you pursue your goals.

  • Career Support & Networking

    The knowledgeable, professional staff at Endicott’s Career Center provides personalized career support to help you meet your goals. From career advising and resume help to sharpening your interview skills and connecting with our extensive alumni network, you will receive a lifetime of support to help you with job search strategies at any stage of your career. Once a Gull, always a Gull!

The Endicott Experiential Edge

At Endicott, learning goes beyond theory. Through real-world case studies, practitioner-led instruction, and applied problem-solving, you’ll gain the skills and experience to make an immediate impact in your field.

Program Cost: $24,255
Endicott is committed to fostering lifelong learning, including making all levels of education accessible to students who are motivated to learn and succeed.
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Tuition & Fees
The total cost of attendance reflects the cost-per-credit pricing for the current academic year and depends on how quickly students complete the program. Please visit the link below for more information on tuition and fees, and read our Financial Aid information for ways to fund your education. You may also reach out to one of our helpful graduate school admission staff with any questions.
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Financial Aid
Investing in an advanced education is a significant financial commitment, but it is an investment in your future. At Endicott College, we believe in supporting our students through financial aid to ensure success, while maintaining financial stability. Financial aid available for graduate students includes federal Stafford and Graduate PLUS loans, as well as additional private loan options. Please visit this page for more information about financial aid for our graduate programs.
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