• Justice Researcher or Analyst
• Law enforcement officers, detectives, or federal agents
• Corrections Office or Manager
• Probation or Parole Officers
• Criminal Justice Educator
• Security-related careers, such as Security Consultants or Corporate Security Managers
• Intelligence Analyst
• Homeland Security Specialist or Legal Consultant
• Victim Advocates

1. Complete the GradCAS application
2. Submit application fee ($49 for domestic; $69 for international)
3. Submit the following required documents:
   • Official e-transcripts from all US institutions attended are to be sent to GradCAS through their online order portal. If your institution does not have official e-transcripts available, they can be mailed to the GradCAS processing center.
   • International Students click here.
4. Personal statement outlining the reason for applying for this graduate degree, career goals, and research interests. (1-2 pages)
5. Curriculum Vitae (preferred) or résumé
6. Letters from three references
7. Supplemental Information Form:
   • We strongly encourage contacting potential faculty mentor(s) prior to applying to the program to ensure sufficient space in Faculty labs and compatibility of research interests. Please select up to three faculty members in ranking order of priority.
   • Thesis Track Applicants: This form will also be used to indicate if they would like to be considered for a Graduate Assistantship.

• 3.0 cumulative GPA (or 3.2 last 60 hours)

Conditional Admittance

• (Below 3.0 CUM GPA) Must take and submit GRE Scores

The Department has the right to examine students' prerequisites, accept equivalent hours, or require additional work.

Courses Offered

• Fully online instruction
• Flexible full-time or part-time enrollment

Degree Tracks

• Thesis Track: 36 credit hours (CH)
• Comprehensive Exam: 36 CH

Average Time to Complete

• 2 Years