Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice- Traditional

The master's degree in criminology and criminal justice requires 36 semester units of course work. The program consists of six core courses and a series of electives. The program is designed to be completed in a two-year, full-time traditional program on CSULB's campus.
The Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice will expand and increase individual competency, develop and mature thought processes, aid in gaining insights into professional leadership and knowledge, permit an exchange between students and faculty, and further the spirit of research and scholarship to enhance professional and personal development. The curriculum is designed to offer a balance of theory and practical application that will prove to be challenging to students and useful in the field.

Program Application
Fill in and upload the MSCCJ Program Application Form(PDF) found on the program website. If you did not complete any of the following prerequisites, please state will complete on the form. If you are currently enrolled in a prerequisite course and have not yet received a grade state IP for in progress on the form.

CV/R'sum
Upload an up-to-date CV/r'sum that provides a summary of your academic background, degree(s), GPAs, training, certificates, awards, publications, presentations, extracurricular activities, leadership positions, internships, volunteer and work experiences, skills, and credentials. Please include all preparation for a graduate program that you would like the admissions committee to consider. It can be more than one page.
Statement of Purpose
In 3 to 5 double-spaced pages (i.e., 750 word minimum, 1,250 word maximum)
Additional Evidence of Suitability for Graduate Study

Upload either a Writing Sample or an LSAT/GRE Test Score in a .pdf
Writing Sample
Submit one (15-25 page) or two (each 7-13 pages) writing samples that evidence your research, writing, and critical thinking abilities. Papers written for undergraduate or other coursework are permitted. Include a cover page that indicates the context (course name and number) and date of the writing sample.
Transcripts

Official Transcripts
One set of official transcripts from the university where you earned or will earn your BA/BS degree must be sent from the university
Unofficial Transcripts
Upload the unofficial transcript from the institution where you earned (or will earn) your bachelor's degree and the unofficial transcripts from the institutions where you completed the prerequisite courses (see the MSCCJ program application form).
If you have 5 or more unofficial transcripts to upload, please combine the remainder into one document, as only 4 documents may be uploaded.
Two Letters of Recommendation
In Cal Sate Apply, you must provide the names and email addresses for two referees (those writing you a recommendation letter) with your application. These should be academics, professors, and/or professionals who can evaluate TOEFL Score of 100 for the Internet-based or 600 for the paper-based exam, or
IELTS Exam Score of 7, or
Cambridge Assessment Score of 180 (C1), or
Duolingo Score of 120, or
Pearson English Score of 65, or
Eiken Score of 1, or
Received bachelor's/undergraduate degree
Have earned a grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted
A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall is required for admission into CSULB's graduate programs. However, the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Emergency Management typically only accepts students who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.