Accelerated MS in Criminal Justice

Program Specific Requirements

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Application Process

Preparing to Apply

Prior to submitting your application, meet with the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s (BAM) Coordinator, director of your undergraduate program and with the director of the master’s program. 

Applicants to the accelerated MS must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50
Applicants must have completed 15 upper-level undergraduate credits at Mason
Applicants must submit:
- Transcript
- Two recommendation letters
- Resume
- Goals statement
- Writing sample
Applicants should submit a course planning form
Go over schedule for completion of the undergraduate degree
Plan appropriate graduate course work
Be familiar with the policies for accelerated master's programs

When to Apply

Mason undergraduate students who have completed between 75 and 100 credits toward the bachelor’s degree are invited to apply.

Eligible students should contact their advisor to initiate the application process. Access the Accelerated Master’s Application Guide for more information.

Post Application

The application is processed by the Office of Graduate Admissions. If approved, you will receive a letter of admission to the accelerated master’s program and a graduate admissions approval letter for the term you officially begin the master’s program.

The official date for the start of your master’s degree is the semester immediately following your undergraduate graduation. Upon transition to your master’s degree you will be subject to all graduate academic policies.

Accelerated master’s students must graduate from their undergraduate program in the semester specified on their application to the accelerated degree program. Changes to the timeline for conferral of the undergraduate degree must receive written approval by the graduate program director. Students must meet the University’s accelerated master’s program policies.