If you want to work in criminal justice organizations, social services, or government, you can put your career on the fast track by earning a graduate degree, too. At Suffolk University, you can accelerate your studies and earn your undergraduate degree and a Master of Science in Crime & Justice Studies in just five years. This dual-degree program is open to Criminal Justice majors and Sociology majors with at least two CJU electives. Youll take two graduate-level courses in your senior year and then complete your graduate studies in a fifth year (full-time)'saving both time and tuition. Your graduate courses will enhance the knowledge and skills you gained as an undergraduate. Youll be able to explore the field of crime and justice more deeply with a concentration in victim advocacy or youth, crime, and justice. Youll also get firsthand experience in the field with our internship courses. This program is designed to provide an accelerated path for undergraduate Criminal Justice and Sociology majors to obtain a Master's degree in Crime & Justice studies quickly and at a reduced cost. Students benefit from the experience of a smooth transition from undergraduate to graduate study in a familiar environment, many will be able to continue research with faculty mentors.