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Criminal Justice, MA

Deadline
Fall: April 15

Spring: October 15

Application Type:
Process through Deadline (evaluate applications as they arrive)

Letters of reference
Number Required:2

From whom:
Letters of recommendation should come from college/university faculty members familiar with the demands of a graduate program.

Statement of Goals:
The Statement of Goals should be approximately 500-1000 words and should include the following elements: · your specific interest in Temple's program; · your research goals; · your future career goals; and · your academic and research achievements.

Standardized Test Scores:
The GRE is required. The average scores for accepted MA students are in the 60-70% range on the verbal and quantitative sections.

Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted:
575 on the paper-based test or 230 on the computer-based test. Applicants who score below 600 on the paper-based test or 250 on the computer-based test will be required to take and pass a remedial English course during their first semester at Temple University.

Resume:
A resume is required.

Writing Sample:
The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should not be overly lengthy (up to 10 pages is preferable) and should be fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual. Though it need not be related directly to criminal justice it should reflect your ability to present a social science paper.

Other:

Background Experience Required
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