Criminology and Justice Studies @UML

The School of Criminology and Justice Studies at UMass Lowell looks to the future by focusing our research on emerging issues confronting the criminal justice system, including violence and victims, justice-involved mental health populations, police innovations, data-driven practice and national and international security.

The school boasts highly ranked undergraduate and graduate programs both on campus and online. We not only familiarize students with the facts and concepts of criminal justice, but, more importantly, we teach them how to apply this knowledge to related social problems and changing situations. The development of critical thinking, communication skills and the ability to conceptualize ideas is reflected in our curriculum, which provides students with a balanced presentation of the issues in the field.