Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s: Criminal Justice

Criteria and Application Requirements

Students interested in pursuing the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) to Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) program plan must:

1. Be pursuing one of the following degree/majors:
   • BS in Criminal Justice
   • BA in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (PPEL)
2. By the start of the student’s first term in Accelerated status, have either:
   • 75 credit hours earned and an overall BGSU GPA of at least 3.2, or
   • 90 credit hours earned and an overall BGSU GPA of at least 3.0;
3. Complete Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Program Application;
4. Submit transcripts from all universities attended;
5. Submit at least one letter of recommendation from a full-time BGSU faculty member, preferably in criminal justice;
6. Submit a personal statement (250 to 750 words) describing how the MSCJ degree will help the student reach his or her career goals; 
7. Submit a current resume outlining educational background, work or internship experience, community services, leadership activities, and any awards or honors.

Once the student completes their undergraduate degree, they should complete the remaining requirements for the Master of Science in Criminial Justice program.