MS in Criminal Justice
Admissions Information
The NSU Criminal Justice Institute offers a program leading to the Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree. Applications are accepted year round and can be accessed via Nova Webstar.
A non-refundable $50 application fee (payable online) must be forwarded to process your application.
Please send all required supplemental application information to the following address:
Nova Southeastern University
Enrollment Processing Services (EPS)
Attn: Criminal Justice Institute
P.O. Box 299000
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33329-9905
Official electronic transcripts may be sent to Nova transcripts. Note: External institutions only.
An application for admissions will not be considered complete until all of the following documents are received:
- Complete all parts of the Application for Admissions form.
- Submit official transcripts from each post-secondary school(s) attended.
- Submit official scores from the GRE-this submission is optional and may be used to supplement your academic record.
- Provide a personal statement of between 150 and 300 words indicating your goals in pursuing a Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree. This statement must be attached to the Application.
- Provide three original signed letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your aptitude in pursuing a graduate degree. Letters should be current (less than a year old) to accurately reflect your present status.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted year round with the following term deadlines or until all available seats have been filled.
| Term Applying For | Completed Application Received by |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | August |
| Winter Term | December |
| Summer Term | April |
A complete application package must be received by the application deadline in order that a decision can be made for admission to the term applied for. Generally, applicants will be notified by regular mail of an admission decision.
Foreign Coursework
Undergraduate and/or graduate coursework taken at a foreign institution must be evaluated for U.S. institution equivalence. A listing of all courses and grades and an overall GPA (on a 4.0 scale) also must be included. It is the applicant's responsibility to have coursework evaluated. To see a list of evaluation services please visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
If you have any questions regarding the application process or related to the Criminal Justice Institute, please contact us at (954) 262-7001 or email us.
Tuition and Fees (2011-2012)
Registration: $50 per term
Tuition: $580/credit hour
Student Services Fee (per term): $125 (3 credit hours); $250 (over 3 credit hours)
Books: $70-$200 per course
Tuition and fees subject to change
