Master of Science in Criminal Justice with Concentration in Theory and Research (MSCJ)

This is a campus-based program with courses offered at the Denton campus on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Applicants of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice with Concentration in Theory and Research at the University of North Texas must complete an application packet to be considered for admission. The complete application packet is due August 1st for Fall admission or December 1st for Spring admission. Please follow this process for completing your application packet:

1. Submit Application

Applicants must submit an application to UNT’s Toulouse Graduate School through GradCAS. Applications are accepted for Fall or Spring terms only. Students will also be required to submit the application fee prior to the evaluation process.

2. Submit Official Transcripts

All official college-level transcript(s) must be sent directly to the Toulouse Graduate School for processing. Official transcripts can either be requested from other institutions directly through the GradCAS application portal or mailed to:

UNT Office of Admissions
1155 Union Circle #311277
Denton, TX 76203-5017

Transcripts cannot be sent directly to the Criminal Justice Department for processing. They must be received by the Toulouse Graduate School. Please contact the Toulouse Graduate School if guidance on submitting official transcripts is needed.

3. Submit Additional Application Items

In addition to the GradCAS application and submission of official transcripts, applicants are required to submit a Reference List and Personal Statement.

For the Reference List (linked below) two individuals must be listed to serve as professional or academic references of your ability to perform graduate work. All fields of the form must be completed. These references may be contacted during the application process.

The personal statement should be a typed essay with an explanation of the following: career goals, why you are pursuing a Master’s degree, prior experience in the criminal justice field, prior research experience in criminal justice, and anything in your personal background that you deem relevant to your admission decision.

Both the Reference List and Personal Statement must be uploaded in the GradCAS application portal prior to the evaluation process.

⇒ REFERENCE LIST FORM

When all application items are received, the UNT Toulouse Graduate School will send communication confirming that this portion of the application is complete, and that the application has been deferred to the Department of Criminal Justice for review.

Please note, international applicants may have additional requirements beyond what is listed here. Information for international applicants can be found on the Toulouse Graduate School website here.

Incomplete applications are not reviewed for admission. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all elements of the application have been received by UNT. Applicants can track the status of their applications through the GradCAS portal.

For any additional admissions and application related questions, please send an email to MSCJAdvising@unt.edu. Please allow 5 business days for a reply when classes are in session. Replies may take longer between academic terms. We appreciate your patience.

 

The Department of Criminal Justice is committed to excellence in teaching, research and service. Our faculty is comprised of nationally recognized scholars focusing on interdisciplinary solutions to the complex problems of crime and disorder.

cjus.unt.edu
940-565-2548
Chilton Hall, Suite 265
410 Ave. C
Denton, TX 76201