Entry requirements
For international students
In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, admission to the Master of Science in Criminal Justice also will be based on:An undergraduate GPA that exceeds 2.7 overallPersonal narrative that clearly conveys professional goals and how they align with the objectives of the CRJS graduate program (Examples include prior work and life experiences related to interest in criminal justice and aptitude for the program; perception of intellectual capability and professionalism to successfully complete the graduate program and enhance the learning environment; information about academic honors or professional awards, including internships, scholarships, fellowships, prizes, honorary society memberships, publications, inventions or other creative work; and interest in receiving funding and or graduate teaching/research assistantships. If such opportunities are of interest, please be sure to describe relevant credentials for such positions.)Two letters of recommendation Previous evidence of ability to perform graduate-level work (where applicable).A resume or curriculum vitae that includes all relevant information and professional designationsThe courses in the post-baccalaureate graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice program are the same as the masters courses. With minimum grades of B and, upon acceptance into the masters degree program, courses from the certificate program are fully transferable to the Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree program.
