Criminology

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the MA in criminology, law and society must submit

• Completed Application for Graduate Study (online).
• Nonrefundable application fee.
• Virginia In-State Tuition Rates Application if claiming entitlement to these rates.
• One official transcript from all previous institutions attended. Transcripts must be sent in a sealed envelope to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate Admissions Office or, if an official electronic transcript, to Mason’s official email address for transcript receipt. Official Transcripts.
• Three letters of recommendation from faculty members or individuals with first-hand knowledge of academic or professional capabilities.
• Goals statement.
• GRE scores on verbal, quantitative, and analytical tests taken within five years prior to application submission.
• Writing sample of a recent sole-authored work of at least 2,500 words.
• Resume or CV.

Applicants with international academic credentials should apply 30 days before the program deadline and must also provide:

• Proof of English proficiency: either TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson Test of English. Please refer to the university’s English Proficiency Standards.
• Degree certificates, diplomas, or additional transcript documentation as outlined in the university’s International Transcript Submission Guidelines.
• Applicants may supply an official international transcript evaluation from an independent evaluation agency approved by NACES or AACRAO. The WES-ICAP evaluation service includes verified academic credentials as part of the evaluation package.