Justice Studies B.A.-to-M.A.

Understanding the Application Process

If you have matriculated as a justice studies major, you may apply for a combined B.A.-to-M.A. option after completing 75 credit hours, including at least 20 credit hours in courses counted toward the justice studies major. You must also have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.

Application requirements are listed below; however, the GRE may be waived for B.A.-to-M.A. applicants. B.A.-to-M.A. students are also permitted to count 9 graduate credits toward their undergraduate requirements.

Admission Requirements

• completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee
• official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records
• prior course work in research methods and quantitative analysis, and at least four undergraduate courses in sociology, a major in a related field or substantial work experience in a justice-related field
• minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in undergraduate course work
• statement of professional goals, including how the program will prepare your for these goals
• three letters of recommendation that address your potential to succeed in a graduate program.
  
  Please Note: You must include at least one letter from a professor in a social science course.
• a Plan of Study approved by your advisor and appropriate dean
• an interview (may be required)