LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Applicants must earn a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of their bachelors degree.

NOT LOCK STEP:  A Degree Program and/or specific Course that allows the student to progress at his/her own pace.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Hold a baccalaureate degree granted by a regionally accredited institution (for international students, a degree granted by a recognized institution) with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all undergraduate coursework
a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the applicant’s major field of study
a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all courses taken at the graduate level

Completion of the following undergraduate courses or their equivalents: Dynamics of Criminal and Delinquent Behavior (CRIM 427)—3 credits
Juvenile Delinquency (CRIM 423)—3 credits
Courses in Sociology, Psychology, Political Science—12 credits

The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required.
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NOT LOCK STEP:  A Degree Program and/or specific Course that allows the student to progress at his/her own pace.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Hold a baccalaureate degree granted by a regionally accredited institution (for international students, a degree granted by a recognized institution) with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all undergraduate coursework
a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the applicant’s major field of study
a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all courses taken at the graduate level

Completion of the following undergraduate courses or their equivalents: Dynamics of Criminal and Delinquent Behavior (CRIM 427)—3 credits
Juvenile Delinquency (CRIM 423)—3 credits
Courses in Sociology, Psychology, Political Science—12 credits

The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required.
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LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Meet the minimum score requirement on the GRE or GMAT

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Students enrolled in most online classes follow the same 8-week schedule as our ACCEL classes.

Undergraduate GPA from accredited school exceeds 2.75. GMAT score exceeds 510.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Valid Teaching Certificate/Licensure (from any State with the United States) and 1 year teaching experience. Praxis II content specialization exam (or other equivalent[e.g., NTE, or other Non-Ohio-State-mandated exam), or GRE.

Teacher Educator Dispositions Form to be completed by school administrator who has direct knowledge of applicants teaching. 3 letters of recommendation.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

A baccalaureate degree from an institution with regional accreditation. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

We offer six eight-week terms per year, so you can start as soon as you’re ready and progress quickly.

Bachelors degree. GMAT required for applicants with less than a 3.0 G.P.A. and five (5) or more years work experience.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution

NOT LOCK STEP:  A Degree Program and/or specific Course that allows the student to progress at his/her own pace.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Chat Hours in our online courses provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

Completion of an undergraduate BS or BA degree from an accredited institution.

NOT LOCK STEP:  A Degree Program and/or specific Course that allows the student to progress at his/her own pace.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution that meets UW-System standards and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). International degrees are evaluated on an individual basis.
Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or above, or 2.90 for the last 60 credits taken at your degree-granting institution.

Provide a copy of your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL® Test) scoring report if English is not your native language. Program admission requires a minimum score of 500 for the paper-based exam, 173 for the computer-based exam, or 61 for the Internet-based exam. If you prefer, you may also submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) you must have a band-level score of 6 or higher.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
A current vita or resume.
A 3.0 GPA on a four-point scale in undergraduate studies. Applicants with a GPA below a 3.0 may be conditionally admitted.
A Statement of Purpose describing interests and goals in criminal justice as a career and why the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at McKendree University would be helpful in achieving these goals.
Recommendation forms completed by three former instructors and/or professional references who can attest to the applicant’s ability to pursue graduate work.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

A bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Undergraduate GPA = 3.0 (conditional admission available to those with GPA < 3.0
Submit a professional resume.
Provide two recommendations

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Our user-friendly online classroom environment makes learning interactive and enjoyable. Our convenient Web-based academic programs allow you to tailor your own curriculum and plan class and study time to fit your unique schedule. You will have opportunities to study and test your knowledge through online quizzes, interactive classrooms, seminars, and Web field trips.

Bachelor’s degree in business, with a major in accounting or finance, from a college or university accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency. Graduates may be eligible to sit for professional certification examinations, which include the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA®), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) examinations.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required for admission. Your undergraduate degree can be in any discipline.

Current Resume

International applicants, whose native language in not English must provide SNHU Online with a proof of English proficiency (TOEFL scores) as part of admission requirements.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

6 sessions per year. Each session is 8 weeks in duration

You must have an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 is required.
GMAT

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Bachelors Degree
Statement of purpose (500-1000 words)
Professional resume
Two letters of recommendation

NOT LOCK STEP:  A Degree Program and/or specific Course that allows the student to progress at his/her own pace.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Official transcripts of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Statement of career goals, indicating how the Criminal Justice MS degree will enhance the applicant’s career goals.

Resume (no longer than two pages.)

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Colorado Technical University will accept baccalaureate degrees earned with a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) from any United States institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or from internationally recognized foreign institutions of higher education.

Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS or other English proficiency assessments) prior to admission.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Applicants must submit:
1) satisfactory entrance examination scores on the GRE or TOEFL as established by the Graduate School,
2) official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work since graduating high school,
3) three current letters of reference,
4) Applicants must be employed as a criminal justice practitioner or practitioner in a closely related field and have a minimum of five years of full-time (paid) employment experience in such position. short- and long-term goals, and specific interests in the master’s of criminal justice program (500-750 word, single spaced, typewritten), and
5) A statement of purpose that describes the applicant’s relevant work experience, short- and long-term goals, and specific interests in the master’s of criminal justice program (500-750 word, single spaced, typewritten), and
6) a personal interview may be requested.

NOT LOCK STEP:  A Degree Program and/or specific Course that allows the student to progress at his/her own pace.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

High school or GED

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

An earned bachelors degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelors degree.