Criminal Justice

Applying for Admission

For consideration, applicants must submit the following:

1. A completed online application with supplemental materials (ccsu.edu/apply):  
   • Formal essay focused on:  
     • Academic and work history  
     • Reason for pursuing graduate study in criminal justice  
     • Future career goals 
   • Current resume  
   • $50 application fee 
2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (GPA of 3.00 or higher)  
   • Undergraduate social science research methods course with grade of C or better 
   • Undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or better  
   • Applicants with a GPA of 2.70 to 2.99 may be considered conditionally

Official transcripts may be sent directly to the Graduate Recruitment & Admissions Office: