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MSCJ Program: What You Should Know
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026
12:00 PM (ET)
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About The Session
This virtual information session will provide an in-depth look into the Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Northeastern University’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities.
In only 60 minutes, you’ll get to know Northeastern’s M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, including what you’ll study and where this degree can take your career.
If you’re new to the field, making a career change, or ready to move up at your job, you’ll want to attend to learn how Northeastern’s experiential learning gives you real experience you can add to your resume and strengthen your pitch to employers.
The session is led by faculty who teach in the program and enrollment staff. Bring your questions and get answers in real time during our live Q&A.
Topics include:
- What the one-year timeline looks like and balancing work with coursework
- Curriculum details, including the optional cybersecurity concentration
- How experiential learning builds your portfolio and adds to your resume
- Where our graduates work and what the job market looks like
- Admissions criteria and timelines direct from an enrollment specialist
About The Presenters
Christopher Bruell
Teaching Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Professor Bruell’s research and scholarship focuses on Evaluation Research, Intersectionality and the Criminal Justice System, and the Role of Social Support in Criminal Offending. Formerly, he held a position with the Commonwealth of MA’s Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, working in the Research and Policy Division of the Office of Grants and Research. While at the Office of Grants and Research, he was involved in a study looking at the recidivism of sex offenders in MA and ME, as well as the evaluation of MA’s Homeland Security Strategic Plan. He also managed data related to sexual assaults in the Commonwealth and was a member of the state’s Statistical Analysis Center.
Gregory Zimmerman
Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice; Master’s Program Director; Director of Big Data and Quantitative Methods Initiatives
Dr. Gregory M. Zimmerman is the Master’s Program Director and an Associate Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. He was recently appointed as the Director of Big Data and Quantitative Methods Initiatives within the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Dr. Zimmerman’s record combines strong commitment to graduate education with leading research on the spatial distribution of crime. His scholarship examines the intersection of psychological risk factors for violent offending and familial, peer, and neighborhood ecologies.
Nausheen Masud
Curriculum Specialist and Program Manager Criminology and Criminal Justice
Nausheen Masud is the Curriculum Specialist and Program Manager at the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Northeastern University. In her role, Nausheen helps the Master’s Program Director to advise students and to answer any questions they have about registration, the PlusOne program, degree plans, graduation, and more. Nausheen earned a B.S. in Human Biology from University of Toronto, Canada and a Master’s degree in Administrative Sciences from Boston University. In her previous work experiences, she has extensively supported program management and operations in various academic fields, working with K-12 and higher education populations. She has also have managed the content development and administration of the in-class and online programs. During her free time, she enjoys photography, Zumba and spending time with her three children.
Julianne Hawks
Enrollment Specialist, AllCampus
Julianne Hawks has 15 years of experience working in higher education admissions. As an Enrollment Specialist for Northeastern University’s CSSH programs, Julianne is passionate about assisting students through the admissions process with a graduate program that aligns with their career objectives. Julianne holds a Bachelor’s degree with double majors in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising and double minors in Studio Art and Business Administration from Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois.
Kelly Byrne
Enrollment Specialist, AllCampus
Kelly Byrne graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Illinois State University and Curriculum & Instruction from Concordia University Chicago. She has been working in the higher education industry for over 8 years, and is passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals.