College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

113 or a total score of 300 or higher on the combined verbal and quantitative sections of Graduate Record Exam (GRE) taken within the last five years; 3. relevant professional experience or accomplishment; Applicants will also be required to submit a brief statement of interest in the program, articulating career plan, capabilities, special achievements, etc. accompanied by two letters of reference from professional references familiar with the candidates’ aptitude to perform adequately at a graduate level. Students may seek admission to the program for fall, winter or summer sessions. The Department of Justice and Human Services admits students on a rolling basis throughout the year. How to Apply Those interested in seeking their Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice should apply online at: ( http://cahss.nova.edu/masters/criminaljusticems/index.html ) where an application and all necessary application information may be obtained. Application Procedures: 1. Complete online application form . 2. Application fee of $50 (in U.S. dollars) made payable to Nova Southeastern University will be charged for each application submitted. 3. A grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher in last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework or a master's degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. 4. Submit two letters of recommendation from current professors, employers, supervisors, or similar people most familiar with your professional experience. Letters of recommendation must be less than one year old. 5. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities you attended are required. Official electronic transcripts can be sent to electronictranscript@nova.edu or mailed. Applicants who have attended foreign universities or colleges are required to have their academic credentials evaluated for U.S. institutional equivalence. Please visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services for more information. International students are encouraged to contact the Office of International Student Services at (954) 262-7240 or 800-541-6682, ext. 27240, or by email at intl@nova.edu , or visit the Office of International Students and Scholars . 6. Provide a personal statement of between 150 and 300 words indicating your goals in pursuing a Master of Science in Criminal Justice. This statement must be attached to the application. Provisional Admissions Students will only be considered for admission if they have successfully completed an undergraduate degree. A provisional admission may be granted in cases where an applicant is unable to produce the official copies of all required application documents at the time of the application deadline. In such cases and with the approval of the Department of Justice and Human Services Executive Director, applicants may be considered for admission to the program on a provisional basis pending receipt of the outstanding official documents. If provisional admission is granted, the provisional student must provide any and all outstanding application documents on or before a predetermined deadline. Failure to