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Research-Driven Leadership in Criminal Justice
Thursday, Jul 17
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.
Faculty members and an enrollment specialist will discuss what you can expect from our public affairs master’s programs and answer your questions. The topics include:
- Completing admissions requirements
- Taking courses on campus, online, or both
- Benefiting from experiential learning opportunities
- Joining our worldwide network of students, faculty, and alumni
- Customizing your education with specializations and graduate certificates
- Receiving individualized mentorship from our faculty of leading researchers
About The Presenters
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.
