Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice Sciences

About the Program

The Criminology and Criminal Justice Sciences graduate program requires successful completion of 36 semester hours of graduate coursework (including six hours of research and a thesis), passing scores on a comprehensive examination, and completion of a formal research project, including the successful oral defense of a research thesis. Through the program, students become accomplished scholars, researchers, analysts, and educators in criminology and criminal justice and other related fields.

Admission Requirements

• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Applicants who have taken no CCJS-related courses may seek provisional admission and be required to complete up to 12 hours of undergraduate coursework with a grade of B or better.
• Barton College alumni with a B.S. in CCJS must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the CCJS major while having a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Barton College alumni or students must earn or have earned a C or better in Research Design & Methods and in Techniques of Analysis/Statistics.

Admission Process

1. Apply online at www.barton.edu/gradapply/.
2. Send official transcripts from accredited undergraduate college or university. If you are a Barton alumnus, the College already has your transcript on file.
3. Email required documents to grad_enroll@barton.edu:
   • Resume
   • Personal statement listing academic and career goals
   • Three letters of reference addressing your potential to successfully complete graduate-level coursework