The global criminology concentration is focused on key dimensions of international issues in crime and justice. The globalization in many spheres - for example, markets, people, capital, culture, information, knowledge, technology, military, biologically relevant substances - is affecting the causes, motives, opportunities and control of misconduct at the local, national and international levels. Global criminology covers a wide range of interconnected issues and focuses on the need to draw from the wisdom and experience of countries other than one’s own. Crime-related theory, theory-testing, research and policy are studied and conducted through a global lens. A special focus is on international norm creation, enforcement and control, as well as issues of international standards’ legitimacy and justice. Emphasis is placed on the patterns, trends and impact of cross-border criminality (including transnational organized crime) and international law violations with the view of developing preventive and control strategies, mechanisms and measures applicable to traditional and emerging forms of crime.

Experiential education is the cornerstone of a Northeastern education. Anchored by our signature cooperative education program, students can choose from a variety of experiences such as working in their chosen field(s), participating in research with faculty, volunteering in the community or broadening their viewpoint with an international component such as study abroad or an international co-op. The experiences our students gain enhance the classroom discussions with living examples and augment their résumés with responsible positions.