Master of Science in Criminal Justice

The following are requirements beyond the general Graduate Admissions requirements MSCJ applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements listed below:

• Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
  • Online Application for KSU Graduate Programs
• Transcripts - Official transcripts from each College and/or University you have attended. Must be in a sealed envelope from the institution or sent electronically from the institution directly to ksugrad@kennesaw.edu.
• Application Letter (can be uploaded to the online application) - Should state your interest in and goals for the MS in Criminal Justice program, including reasons for why/how this program will meet your professional or academic needs (Note: If the applicant has a record of work experience in the criminal justice field, the applicant should explain in the letter the type and length of the experience, his or her work-related promotions and achievements, and skills/ knowledge acquired.)

• Resume - can be uploaded to the online application.
• Letters of Recommendation (Two) (Can be sent electronically through the online application). Notes: Letters should be from academics/ former professors. One letter could be from a work supervisor if the applicant has numerous years of work experience in the criminal justice field.
• GRE Score Report - Request that your scores be sent electronically to KSU (school code 5359). No department code is necessary.
  ***Important Note***GRE Score Report NOT needed if applicant has one of the following other records of external validation: (1) Record of successful academic performance such as undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or above; *OR* (2) Demonstrated record of successful work experience in the criminal justice field for a period of four (4) or more years. [Note: For examples of qualifying types of work experience, see “Admissions Criteria” document on MSCJ Resources page].