B.S./M.S. in Criminal Justice 4+1

ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ State University is offering undergraduate criminal justice students an accelerated pathway to complete their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just 5 years. These students will have the opportunity to enroll in graduate-level criminal justice courses in their senior year and 6-credits will count towards both, the bachelor's and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice. This 4+1 program allows for students enrolled in this option to obtain their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice in less time than it would be to take them separately.

B.S./M.S. in Criminal Justice 4+1 Brochure

Application due by February 15

Topics Covered

  • Criminal Justice Institutions 
  • Criminology 
  • Research in Criminal Justice 
  • Criminal Justice Administration 

Schedule of Coursework

  • The program begins in the summer before the student’s senior year 

Outcomes

  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 
  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Admission Requirements

  • Have an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher at the time of application 
  • Apply by February 15th in the junior year after completing 75-undergraduate credits 
  • Complete the application form and accompanying materials for the graduate application including: 
  • Statement of interest in the program (narrative statement) 
  • Three letters of recommendation 

The GRE/MAT and $50 application fee are waived for these applicants.

ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾s will be notified of acceptance into the program by March 1st of their Junior Year. ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾s will also be assigned the graduate Program Administrator as their academic advisor to ensure students are taking the appropriate coursework.

Why ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾?

You will benefit from:

  • A special academic advisor will be there to provide you support during your undergraduate and graduate program, ensuring academic success.
  • Faculty experts in both programs in fields such as homeland security, law enforcement, corrections and rehabilitation, criminal law, juvenile justice, crime mapping, gangs, religious extremism, and multinational crime.
  • ÎÞÓÇ´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾s will be eligible to live on campus for the 5th year if interested.
  • Career services at WSU host the largest criminal justice career fair in New England held on campus each year.

Contact Us

Dr. Christopher Kudlac, Program Administrator 
ckudlac@westfield.ma.edu