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Dec 04, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Criminology and Criminal Justice, B.S. + M.S.
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Students in the Beach EDGE Criminology and Criminal Justice program will complete the requirements for both the Bachelor’s and Master’s in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Minimum Admissions Requirements
- Student is a matriculated undergraduate student at CSULB
- Student has completed 60 units
- Students are a B.S. in Criminology & Criminal Justice Major
- Student earned a ‘B’ or better in CRJU 300, CRJU 301, CRJU 302, CRJU 303, and CRJU 304 at CSULB. A student can apply based on an anticipated grade, but in that case, admissions decisions will be delayed until the semester is over, and the final grades can be verified.
- Student has a CSULB GPA of 3.5
- Student has completed and signed the Beach EDGE Agreement form.
Application Requirements
- Completion of Program Application
- Unofficial Transcripts from CSULB and all universities/colleges where prerequisite courses (as stated above) were completed.
- Statement of Purpose - In 3 to 5 double-spaced pages (i.e., 750-word minimum; 1,250 word maximum), discuss all of the following:
- What motivates you to apply for a graduate degree?
- What are your relevant research and practical experiences that qualify you for admission to our MS in criminology and criminal justice program?
- What are your specific areas of interest in criminology or criminal justice practice, policy, and/or research?
- With whom on our faculty would you like to work and why?
- What are your personal goals and objectives for earning a master’s degree in criminology & criminal justice?
- Two letters of recommendation from academics, professors, and/or professionals who can evaluate your potential to succeed in graduate school. If your referee is a CSULB faculty member, you only need provide their name and email address; please be sure to obtain permission from that faculty member to list them as a reference.
Deadline to Apply
May 1st (for potential enrollment beginning in the upcoming fall semester)
Admissions Processes
Applications will be reviewed by the CCJ Graduate Committee.
Double-Counting of Courses
Criminology and Criminal Justice Beach EDGE students may select up to 12 units from the list below to double-count between Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. Students should consult with an advisor if questions arise.
Eligibility, Application, Deadlines, and Additional Information are detailed on the Beach Edge website.
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