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Boston University Description

Boston University (BU) is a school of over 30,000 students, located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the fourth largest independent university in the United States, and one of Boston's most prestigious universities. BU students come from all fifty states and over 135 countries. Boston University is an independent, coeducational, and non-sectarian institution of higher education and research. It was originally founded in 1839 as the Newbury Biblical Institute. BU has seventeen schools and colleges that award diplomas, certificates, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees in more than 250 majors and minors. Each year BU awards more than 7,500 degrees. BU also offers 44 study-abroad programs in 18 countries.

BU ranked 60th on U.S. News & World Reports 2006 list of "America's Best Colleges", and 20th on its list of "America's Best Graduate Schools".

Boston University now offers its highly respected Master of Criminal Justice degree as an online degree program. The Master of Criminal Justice degree is designed for working law enforcement professionals who seek to achieve distinction by blending their practical experience with advanced studies in criminal justice. The BU Online Master of Criminal Justice degree program can be completed in less than two years of study. The degree program is taught by leading criminal justice faculty who have extensive experience as law enforcement officers, corrections experts, attorneys, and investigators. The degree prepares individuals to advance their criminal justice career, analyze criminal justice issues, assess law enforcement policies, implement changes within the criminal justice system, or teach criminal justice.

Boston University has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education allowing eligible students to receive federal aid. Additional aid options open to students of BU include: agency sponsorship, grants, loans, scholarships and other payment options. BU Online students have access to the following student services: alumni services, career services, disability services, online library resources, and an online student orientation. Boston University also offers an online form for individuals to request, at no obligation, more information about their innovative Master of Criminal Justice program. Click on the "Quick Info" link to access the form and ask the school for more information.

Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEAS&C). In addition, Boston University has numerous program specific accreditations.

Boston University Programs

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• Master of Criminal Justice

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