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Applying into the Criminal Justice, M.A.
When do you plan to start your program?
Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Start Your ApplicationBy selecting an option above, you will be directed to our application system, where you will create an account and begin your application. After starting your application, you may save and return to it later by using your new account credentials.
Applying into a Graduate Degree Program
You can apply anytime. There are no deadlines. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
All applicants must submit:- An application
- An application fee ($50)
- A statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation (Optional)
- Official transcripts
- International Students: International transcripts demonstrating completion of a degree require a credential evaluation from a NACES agency such as:
- Official test scores
- GRE not required
- If English is NOT the national language in your home country, please submit one of the following English proficiency tests:
- TOEFL: minimum acceptable score is 79
- IELTS: minimum acceptable score is 6.5
- Duolingo: minimum acceptable score is 115
- ASC English: minimum acceptable level is 6
- Pearson Test of English: minimum acceptable score is 53
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.800 GPA from an accredited institution
Additional Information
Subject to departmental approval, a maximum of 6 credits of graduate level coursework taken at an accredited university outside of UMass Lowell with a grade of B or better may be transferred into the Criminal Justice master?s degree program
Students with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited program who have an undergraduate grade point average between 2.500 and 2.800 may, with the permission of the Graduate Coordinator, take limited courses as non-degree students. If they successfully complete two courses with a grade of B or better, they may then make formal application to the program, submitting all required credentials.
F1 student visas may be available for full time on-campus students.
Official transcripts can be sent to us directly from your previous institution either electronically or mailed to:
University of Massachusetts Lowell
839 Merrimack St., Floor 2
Lowell, MA 01854-5104
We cannot accept previously opened transcripts, photocopies, PDF email attachments or faxed transcripts.
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