The organizations and leadership in criminal justice concentration is focused on the study of organizational structures and goals, interdependencies among agencies, qualities of effective leadership, and the legal foundations of organizations.  A critical part of this area of study is to understand how discretionary decision making can be successfully managed.  Through the study of organizational and leadership theory and practice, students will be able to become effective professionals in the criminal justice system.  The study of organizational theory and practice of leadership will enhance the ability of students to understand how various parts or agencies within the criminal justice system interact with one another.

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 academic experience with real-world examples and augment their résumés with responsible positions.