2017-2018 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 19, 2024  
2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Criminal Justice, Enhanced Coursework Option, M.S.


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Program Requirements

Undergraduate degree from accredited institution. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher on 4.0 scale. Provide official scores from the GRE general section taken within the last five years. Two LETTERS of recommendation from academics (previous professors) are required.  If an applicant has been out of school for a number of years, letters from work references may be appropriate, but only if they speak to an applicant’s ability to academically succeed in a graduate program.  Exception: Recommendation forms may be used in lieu of a letter if 1) the applicant has earned a bachelor’s degree from FSU and 2) the form is completed by an FSU professor. Personal statement describing applicant’s career goals and how earning a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice will help them achieve their goals. The Criminal Justice Graduate Admissions Committee also will consider 1) evidence in the applicant’s personal statement and letters of recommendation indicating a strong potential for success in the graduate program, and 2) a grade of “B” or better in two out of two graduate Criminal Justice courses taken by the applicant on a provisional basis at Fayetteville State University. Please refer to the Admissions  section of this catalog for additional application information.

Other Requirements: 3 Credits


Successful completion of CRJC 640  Or CRJC 650  Or other advanced research methods course approved by the graduate coordinator.

Total Credit Hours: 36


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