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Criminal Justice

 

Criminal Justice Online Degree - To Apply

 

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Undergraduate Admission Requirements

 

All students must complete the WOU Admissions Application form prior to taking any WOU online courses. Students must also complete the Criminal Justice Program Application, which is due before a student begins their third term of courses. Applications are accepted year-round.

 

Students applying to the program must satisfy the following:

  • Hold an A.A. or A.S. degree from an accredited institution - OR-
  • Have completed 90 quarter credit hours (60 semester hours)
  • Have completed WR 135 College Writing (or equivalent) and received a "B" or above
  • Have a 2.67 GPA on previous coursework

If you do not meet all of these requirements, you may petition for a waiver. The petition must be made in writing and explain why you believe you should not be held to the above standards.

 

All students must submit an Undergraduate Admissions Applications

 

To be admitted into the Criminal Justice Distance Education Program, please also complete and submit the Criminal Justice Program Application and the following items to the address below.

 

  • Transcripts from all colleges/universities you have ever attended (unofficial are ok)
  • A biographical letter (no longer than 2 pages in length)
  • Copy of current driver’s license or photo ID

            Division of Extended Programs
            CJ Online Program
            345 N. Monmouth Avenue

            Monmouth, OR 97361

 

Graduate Admission Requirements

 

Students applying to the online Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program must satisfy the following:

  • If the applicant's GPA for the last 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) is less than 3.0, passing test scores from the Miller Analogies test (MAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) are required. Minimum required scores are: 395 for the MAT: average of 450 on the Verbal and Quantitative sections and 3.5 on the Analytical Writing section of the GRE.
  • Hold an undergratduate degree, preferably with a concentration of study in the social or behavioral sciences. If this requirement is not met, candidate must provide evidence that he/she:
    1. Is currently a supervisor in a criminal justice agency, or
    2. Has successfully completed two years of full-time employment in a criminal justice agency and submit a letter of recommendation from his/her unit supervisor indicating that the candidate has the potential for advancement to a supervisory or administrative position.
    3. Candidates who do not hold an undergraduate degree in a related field may be expected to complete additional hours in addition to the 45 required hours.

Applicants for the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice must submit two sets of application materials, as outlined below. Applications are accepted year-round, and students can begin the program during any academic term.

 

WOU Graduate Admission Application

To be considered for WOU admission, students must submit an Application Packet containing the following items to:

 

Western Oregon University
Graduate Studies
345 N Monmouth Avenue
Monmouth, OR 97361

 

  • Graduate Admissions Application
  • $50 non-refundable application fee
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities you have ever attended
  • If the applicant's GPA for the last 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) is less than 3.0, passing test scores from the MIller Analogies test (MAT) or Graduate record Exam (GRE) are required. Minimum required scores are: 395 for the MAT: average of 450 on the Verbal and Quantitative sections and 3.5 on the Analytical Writing section of the GRE.

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    Criminal Justice Graduate Program Application

    To be considered for admission to the Criminal Justice Online Masters Program, please complete

    and submit the following to:

     

    Division of Extended Programs

    CJ Online Program

    345 N Monmouth Avenue

    Monmouth, OR 97361

     

    • Criminal Justice Graduate Program Application
    • A biographical letter explaining why you are seeking a graduate degree and how it meets your professional or academic goals
    • Transcripts from all college/universities attended (unofficial are okay)
    • Copy of current driver's license or photo ID

     

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    Transferring Credits to WOU

    If you have previously taken Criminal Justice courses at other colleges, some of those credits may be transferred toward your WOU degree. Please see the WOU Transfer Articulation for more information.

     

    WOU advisors would be happy to do a transcript evaluation to help you determine what classes will transfer to WOU. Please send a copy of your transcripts by fax, email, or mail to the Division of Extended Programs.

     

     

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    Financial Aid

    Students can apply for tuition assistance. Please visit the WOU Financial Aid office for more information.

     

     

    Additional Questions?

     

    Dr. Steve Gibbons, Professor of Criminal Justice

    gibbons@wou.edu

    Phone: 503-838-8317 and FAX 503-838-8635

    Dr. Gibbons website

     

    Angela Hendrickson, Program Manager

    extend@wou.edu

    (503) 838-8483 or 1-800-451-5767 (V/TTY)

     

    Graduate Programs

    graduateoffice@wou.edu

    503-838-8597

     

     

     

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