Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Program Coordinator |
Admission Deadlines |
Additional Links |
Dr. Deborah Robinson | Fall Semester: July 15 | Retention/Dismissal/Readmission Policy |
Email: dmrobins@valdosta.edu | Spring Semester: November 15 | Graduation Requirements |
Phone: 229-333-5943 |
Summer Semester: April 15 |
Criminal Justice Program |
Admission Requirements
Please note: the MS Criminal Justice is moving to an exclusively online format effective Fall 2015.
Required Documents |
Admission Requirements |
Online Graduate Application |
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Official transcript from your bachelor’s degree-granting school and from any graduate coursework (Transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at VSU will be obtained by the Graduate School |
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Two-page essay (Instructions for essay) |
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Two Recommendations |
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Unless otherwise indicated above, all required documents must be received on or before the admission deadline for your file to be reviewed. It is the applicant's responsibility to allow adequate time for document delivery and to ensure receipt of documents. Please allow at least 7-10 days for delivery by mail.
Important Program Information
Effective Fall 2015, the MS CJ is a fully online program. Federal homeland security guidelines state that student visas cannot be issued for online programs. Prospective students whose first language is not English or those who completed coursework or degrees outside the U.S., please review the information below for specific information and guidelines.
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Exam, International English Language Testing System (IELTS), ELS Language Centers Level 109, or completion of level 6 at VSU's English Language Institute – Applicants whose first language is not English (based on country of citizenship) must submit one of the above. International applicants whose first language is not English but who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution may be exempt from the language proficiency requirement.
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Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework. This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service such as Josef Silny, ECE, etc. The transcript evaluation does not replace the transcript requirement. Official transcripts are still required.
Admission Classifications
- Regular Status
- Probationary Status
Applications for are reviewed as a total package in which transcripts, GPA, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and interest essays are reviewed to determine if a candidate is eligible for admission to the M.S. in Criminal Justice program. Thus, applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements but exceed the minimum GRE requirements, and applicants who do not meet the minimum GRE requirements but exceed the minimum GPA requirement, may still be eligible for regular admission. Such cases must be approved by the Criminal Justice Faculty before regular admission is granted.
Irregular Admission
Applicants who wish to be considered for the M.S. in Criminal Justice program who lack one of the following requirements: recommendation, GRE score, or essay may submit an Irregular Agreement Form with their application materials. Applicants who are missing transcripts are ineligible for Irregular consideration. Submission of the Irregular Agreement Form and admission documents are subject to standard admission deadlines. Students may take up to 9 semester hours in Irregular Status. Irregular students are not eligible for Financial Aid. Read the form carefully for policies and requirements concerning this admission status.
Non-Degree Admission
Applicants who wish to take courses but do not intend to pursue a degree may be considered for Non-Degree admission status. Non-Degree applicants must submit the following documents by the admission deadline for their term: (1) Online Graduate Application for Admission; (2) Evidence of an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution (i.e., official or unofficial transcript); (3) VSU Medical Form. Non-degree applicants are subject to standard admission deadlines. Please note: Non-Degree students are not eligible for Financial Aid.
Admission Questions
For admission questions about this program, please contact the Graduate School by phone, email, or stop by our office. | |||
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Campus Address
Converse Hall
Suite 3100
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA. 31698
Office Hours:
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Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698