Master of Arts in Criminal Justice / Admissions
M.A. in Criminal Justice
- Completed application and non-refundable $60 application fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically to Meredith College from the institution(s).
- GPA of 3.0 or higher. Writing sample and interview are required if GPA is lower than 3.0.
- Two completed recommendations from people with knowledge of the candidate’s academic, professional, and/or work performance and potential
- Statement of work experience (resume or C.V.)
- A personal essay detailing career background and goals.
- International Students only: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) — a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based) is required.
Criminal Justice Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Application for post-baccalaureate study and non-refundable $25 application fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly to Meredith College from the institution(s).
- One copy of applicant’s current resume or C.V.
Criminal Justice Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Application for post-baccalaureate study and non-refundable $25 application fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly to Meredith College from the institution(s).
- One copy of applicant’s current resume or C.V.
Criminal Justice and Substance Use Disorder Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Application for post-baccalaureate study and non-refundable $25 application fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended in sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly to Meredith College from the institution(s).
- One copy of applicant’s current resume or C.V.
Application Deadlines
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
- July 1 (Fall)
- December 7 (Spring)
- April 1 (Summer)
Criminal Justice Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- July 1 (Fall)
- December 7 (Spring)
- April 1 (Summer)
Criminal Justice and Substance Use Disorder Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- July 1 (Fall)
- December 7 (Spring)
- April 1 (Summer)
Note: Applications may be accepted past the deadline and reviewed until the program is full.
Thank you for your Interest!
You can connect with a graduate admissions counselor in a variety of ways—choose the one that’s most convenient for you. We look forward to hearing from you!
Lori Brown
brownlo@meredih.edu
212 Lux Hall
(919) 760-8590
Contact Information
(919) 760-8590
criminaljustice@meredith.edu