Major: Criminology and Criminal Justice

College of Social Work and Criminal Justice

Degree: Master of Science (M.S.)

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
transcripts, please visit our website: outodo.com/graduate/apply
Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 credits or undergraduate coursework
“B” or better in a research methods course
“B” or better in a statistics course
Personal letter of intent
Academic writing sample
One letter of recommendation from a professor

Bachelor’s degree
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 credits of undergraduate coursework
“B” or better in a research methods course
“B” or better in a statistics course
Personal letter of intent
Academic writing sample
One letter of recommendation from a professor
A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110

Lincoln Sloas, Ph.D.
School of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Social Science Building (SO-44), Room 217
Boca Raton Campus Map

Domestic Students
Fall: February 1 *Temporary extension: July 1
No Spring acceptance
No Summer acceptance

International Students
Fall: February 1 *Temporary extension: July 1
No Spring acceptance
No Summer acceptance