Admission Requirements
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
- Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
- Minimum GPA of 2.50
- Two letters of recommendation (can both be from undergraduate faculty or one can be from a current employer)
- Statement of purpose
- GRE score (optional)
- Accelerated Combined Degrees: Current SIUE undergraduate students may apply for the accelerated option to earn graduate-level credit for courses taken their senior year.
This is a fully online program. International students cannot receive a visa to study in the U.S. for this program. Students are not eligible to enroll in this program from outside of the U.S.
Applications are reviewed by an Admissions Committee composed of graduate faculty in criminal justice studies. Admission is competitive and the committee will evaluate each applicant based on the above criteria and GPA in prior coursework in criminal justice or criminology. The statement of purpose should describe the student's reasons for applying and expectations upon graduation as well as any current or prior employment in criminal justice.
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions Office with questions regarding the application submission process at graduateadmissions@siue.edu.
Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.
