College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog

88 2. cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher or GPA of 3.0 or higher in major, or GPA of 3.0 or higher within the last two years 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 all parts of the admissions application form 2. Submit an official transcript from each post-secondary school you attended. 3. Provide a personal statement of between 150 and 300 words (half a page) indicating your goals in pursuing a graduate criminal justice degree. 4. Provide three letters of recommendations from individuals who are familiar with your aptitude in pursuing a graduate degree; friends/family should not be used as references. 5. Optional: Submit official scores from the GRE. This submission is optional and may be used to supplement your academic record. 6. Once an application is submitted, a non-refundable $50 application fee (payable to Nova Southeastern University) will be assessed by the University. 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 Associate Dean, 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 provide any and all outstanding application documents by the deadline may result in withdrawal from the program. Financial aid will not be disbursed to a provisionally admitted student until he/she has been fully admitted as a regular student where all admission requirements have been approved by the Institute’s admissions office. Orientation Information Department of Justice and Human Services (SJHS) students will be provided with important orientation information, via e-mail, after the signed acceptance letter and seat deposit are received by the SJHS program office. Academic Advisement