Applicants interested in this program are required to meet individually, either in person or on the telephone, with an admissions representative and program faculty to discuss the program and all requirements. Applicants must provide a completed South College application for admission and a programmatic application. Those selected for admission will meet the following criteria:
- Evidence of successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education;
- Evidence of a cumulative 2.5 undergraduate grade point average;
For applicants who are unable to meet the aforementioned requirements of admission, conditional admission is an option. Students who are admitted conditionally may take graduate Criminal Justice courses and, if they attain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their first three (3) graduate Criminal Justice courses, be admitted to the program. Any courses successfully completed by a conditionally admitted student satisfy the course requirements for graduation, as if the student was initially admitted in good standing. The faculty of the School of Legal Studies reserves the right to evaluate each application for conditional admission on a case-by-case basis. The Admissions Committee takes many factors into consideration, including but not limited to:
- Grade point average in the courses constituting the core of the applicant’s undergraduate major;
- Amount of time that has transpired between the applicant’s undergraduate degree completion and application to South College;
- Applicant’s work experience and accomplishments in their profession;
- Grade point average in graduate work at other accredited academic institutions;
Additional Requirements
South College provides computer and Internet access to staff, faculty, and students while on-campus. Online students are required to secure their own access in their personal environments. Developing computer skills is critical to the success of students in the program and in practice. Though not a requirement for admission, students are expected to possess computer skills prior to matriculation.
Computer Requirements
| OPERATING SYSTEM | MICROSOFT VISTA SP2 OR MICROSOFT WINDOWS 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo (or Better) |
| Display | 15.4 inch (or Larger) |
| Ram | 2.0 GB (or More) |
| Hard Drive | 250 GB (or Larger) |
| CD/DVD Drive | Combo Drive (DVD-ROM + CD_R/W) |
| Networking | Cable: Integrated 10/100 Network Card Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n |
| Carrying Case | Quality case suggested for your protection |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty with Next Business Day On-Site Service is Suggested |
| Flash Drive | 4GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive |
| Software: | Microsoft Office 2007 or Microsoft Office 2010 Current Anti-Virus Software Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Reader |
Students are required to purchase a student version of SPSS (computer program used for statistical analysis) at the beginning of the program at a cost of approximately $90.00.