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M.A. Criminal Justice

Application Requirements

 

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Deadlines and key dates:

  • You may apply to start the program fall, winter, or spring terms.

Graduate Student Assistant Positions are a form of student employment, earning a compensation package including both salary and tuition remission for the performance of research or teaching services to the University as part of a student’s academic and professional training and development. If you are interested in applying for a Graduate Assistant Position, please apply for this position no later than February 1st for priority processing.

Detailed application requirements

Application materials required for WOU Graduate admission:

  • Application Fee $60
  • Transcripts
    • You can upload an unofficial copy of your transcript to complete your application for admission. We will require an official transcript from the Colleges or Universities you have attended for formal admission. Save as PDF with your first and last name in time from all previous colleges.
  • Transcripts are used as Evidence of completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent) from regionally accredited institution as defined by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent baccalaureate degree. Applicants who hold a master’s degree will have the 3.0 GPA requirement waived. Students with less than 3.0 can also provide passing MAT/GRE scores to be fully admitted.

Application materials for MA in Criminal Justice:

  • Current Resume
    • Save as PDF with your first and last name in title.
  • Biographical Letter
    • Please provide a biographical letter explaining why you are seeking a graduate degree and how it meets your professional and academic goals.

Process: You will be notified via email regarding acceptance status of your complete application. A complete program application includes the biographical letter of desire, current resume, and all transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. You will be notified via email if you are missing any application components.

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