B.S./M.S. in Criminal Justice 4+1
Part of the
Criminal Justice Department  in the
College of Arts and Sciences
¹û¶³´«Ã½ State University is offering undergraduate criminal justice students an accelerated pathway to complete their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just 5 years. These students will have the opportunity to enroll in graduate-level criminal justice courses in their senior year and 6-credits will count towards both, the bachelor's and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice. This 4+1 program allows for students enrolled in this option to obtain their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice in less time than it would be to take them separately.
B.S./M.S. in Criminal Justice 4+1 Brochure
B.S./M.S. in Criminal Justice 4+1 Application
Application due by February 15
Topics Covered
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Criminal Justice Institutions
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Criminology
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Research in Criminal Justice
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Criminal Justice Administration
Schedule of Coursework
- The program begins in the summer before the student’s senior year
Outcomes
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Admission Requirements
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Have an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher at the time of application
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Apply by February 15th in the junior year after completing 75-undergraduate credits
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Complete the application form and accompanying materials for the graduate application including:
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Statement of interest in the program (narrative statement)
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Three letters of recommendation
The GRE/MAT and $50 application fee are waived for these applicants.
¹û¶³´«Ã½s will be notified of acceptance into the program by March 1st of their Junior Year. ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will also be assigned the graduate Program Administrator as their academic advisor to ensure students are taking the appropriate coursework.
Why ¹û¶³´«Ã½?
You will benefit from:
- A special academic advisor will be there to provide you support during your undergraduate and graduate program, ensuring academic success.
- Faculty experts in both programs in fields such as homeland security, law enforcement, corrections and rehabilitation, criminal law, juvenile justice, crime mapping, gangs, religious extremism, and multinational crime.
- ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will be eligible to live on campus for the 5th year if interested.
- Career services at WSU host the largest criminal justice career fair in New England held on campus each year.
Contact Us
Dr. Christopher Kudlac, Program Administrator
ckudlac@westfield.ma.edu