Master of Science (MS) in Criminal Justice - Apply
Thank you for your interest in applying. We seek students with a variety of professional and educational backgrounds. The information below outlines materials you need to submit, application deadlines, and more.
Application Materials
- Online graduate admissions application.
- A $50 non-refundable application fee.
- Complete, official transcript documenting the award of a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a cognate field, cumulative undergraduate 2.5 GPA and 2.7 GPA in the major, and successful completion of a course in basic statistics. Official transcripts of any graduate courses taken or degrees held.
- Three references. Your references will be asked to submit their comments online via the online application.
- Official copy of scores from either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) taken within the last five years. Those who already hold a master’s degree or higher are exempt from this requirement.
- Students for whom English is not a first language must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores.
- Statement of purpose (500- to 1,000-words, double-spaced) addressing the following questions:
-What factors in your personal and professional history have influenced you in the past and now lead you to seek admission to this program at Salem State?
-What are your long-term professional goals, and how will this program help you meet them?
-Is there any other information that you think would help the admissions committee to evaluate your application?
Application Deadlines
- We recommend that you apply no later than May 1 for fall enrollment, October 1 for spring enrollment and February 1 for summer enrollment.
- Please be advised that applications will not be reviewed until they are complete (all required materials are received). Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Program Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field
- Cumulative undergraduate 2.5 GPA and 2.7 GPA in the major
- Undergraduate basic statistics course
Taking Courses Prior to Admission
If you want to take graduate courses before you apply for admission or while you are awaiting an admission decision, you may do so by using the First-Time Self-Service for Non-Degree Students.
Please note that utilizing this system does not constitute admission to a program. If you plan to become a degree-seeking, matriculated student, you must apply for admission before your third course, as only nine credits taken before matriculation may be counted toward your degree.
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