Admission Requirements
In addition to the general University requirements for admission to graduate study, prospective students should arrange for the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice to receive:
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CCJ Graduate Program application submitted online. Please visit site: https://www.pdx.edu/admissions/apply-to-grad-school to apply.
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Transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, including PSU.
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Two (or more) letters of recommendation from faculty members at colleges or universities previously attended, or from others in a position to comment on the student’s academic and professional background and experience.
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A 500-word statement of purpose describing academic and professional career goals, including subfields of primary interest. The statement may also be used to provide any other additional information pertinent to the applicant's qualifications.
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Applicants required to demonstrate English language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL or other proof) to the Office of Admissions should also submit it to the Department. This requirement cannot be waived.
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A resume or curriculum vitae is optional.
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Students interested in funding (e.g., Graduate Assistantship) should indicate this on their application.
To be considered for regular admission to the program, applicants should have a total undergraduate GPA of 3.20 or higher or a graduate GPA of 3.20 or higher for a minimum of 9 credit hours. An applicant with a GPA below 3.2 may be considered and is encouraged to discuss it in their statement of purpose.