Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Program Requirements for the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

  • Earned Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college/university or international equivalent.
  • A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Application Requirements for the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice.
  • Official Application (Apply online, download printable version, request application by phone or mail).
  • Personal statement of educational/professional goals (500 words).
  • Official undergraduate transcript evidencing an earned Bachelor’s degree.
  • A minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (program will make exceptions when warranted).
  • Two letters of recommendation are required (three letters preferred).

International Students

In addition to the above requirements, international students must also submit:

  • Official TOEFL scores showing a minimum of 550 on the written exam, a minimum of 213 on the computer-based exam, and a minimum of 79 on the internet-based exam or an IELTS score of 6.5 will be accepted. The college code for score reporting is 2806.
  • Course-by-course evaluation reporting a 4-year bachelor’s degree (evaluations are accepted from World Education Services, Globe Language Services, Credentials Evaluation Service, Inc., International Consultants Inc., Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc., and Foundation for International Services Inc.).
  • Saint Peter’s University International State of Financial Support form, including proof of funding.
  • Copy of valid passport page.

International applicants must submit their applications and materials at least three months before the term in which they intend to start graduate study. I-20s will only be issued to individuals who have been accepted as fully admitted students.

All Documents Should be Sent to:

Saint Peter’s University
Attn: Graduate and International Admissions
2641 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

Please feel free to call the Office of Graduate and International Admissions at (201) 761-6470 with any questions.

Transfer Credits

    A maximum of six (6) graduate credits of equivalent coursework may be transferred from other accredited colleges and universities. An official transcript showing a minimum grade of 3.0 (B) is required in such courses. Transfer credit is granted by petition to and approval by the program director. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the petition and justify the acceptance of the courses. The program director will determine whether the courses are equivalent. Transfer credit is by permission only and not an obligation of the University.