MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY
OFF
CAMPUS PROGRAM
FOR COURSE SCHEDULE CLICK HERE
FOR
DIRECTIONS TO THE CLASSES CLICK HERE
REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINING
THE GRADUATE PROGRAM
Employment with any governmental agency or entity (federal, state, county, city, etc)
Admission
to the Criminology Department
Admission to the University - Students are
issued a Student ID number, if they do not already have one, which can
then be used for university business and for obtaining a university email
address. You can then apply for that address.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a
grade point average (GPA) of at least a 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) during the
last sixty units of study. Exceptions
can be made on a case by case basis after evaluating
the applicant's career responsibilities, GRE score, and other relevant
information for assessing conceptual thinking skills and writing ability. Downtown
graduate program applicants completing their B.S. or B.A. requirements in Fall 2008 may be permitted to take up to six units
concurrently but must complete their four year degree requirements, submit GRE
scores, and apply for graduate admission before continuing their graduate
coursework in 2009.
Prior criminology related coursework at the undergraduate
level. Students without prior criminal justice or criminology related coursework
but with significant experience in criminal justice organizations may be considered for the program based on an assessment of
their CJ experience by the criminology graduate coordinator, a graduate program
committee, or a representative designated by the graduate coordinator.
Completion of the general aptitude portion of the Graduate
Records Examination (GRE). We generally require that the general aptitude portion of
the GRE be taken prior to a student being admitted
into graduate criminology course work, or graduate status. Applicants for
the off-campus program without GRE scores can be
conditionally permitted to enroll for up to six graduate units but
cannot be admitted to the university until the GRE scores and all other required
documents have been submitted.
A completed Application
for Graduate Study in the Criminology Program at CSUF.
Three completed recommendation forms for Graduate Study in
Criminology.
A personal essay consisting
of no more than 500 words explaining your reasons for wanting to pursue a
Masters Degree in Criminology and what benefits you expect to derive from
your studies.
An interview may
be required by the Criminology Graduate Committee.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
The
downtown (off campus) criminology Master of Science degree program is sponsored and supported by the City and
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All
Students MUST begin the degree program as a cohort, with the first class being held in August 2008. Classes are
held in the training room of the Fresno Police Department Annex.
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Students
registering for downtown graduate classes must qualify for and successfully
complete the formal university admissions
process before beginning their coursework, or at
the latest during their first six units of graduate study.
Fresno PD personnel can also contact LT Dennis Montejano who is the FPD liaison for the Downtown
Undergraduate Criminology Degree program, and who will expand his role to also assist FPD personnel interested in joining the
graduate program that is set to begin this August.
STUDENTS WITH CONFLICTING SCHEDULES
Faculty will work
with students who have uncontrollable work responsibilities such as being called
to duty during hours class, being sent out of the area
for in-service training, and other job related complications.
GRE INFORMATION
The admission's process requires
applicants to submit test results from the General Graduate Record Examination,
which is given at the Testing
Center of CSU Fresno and other locations across the state. It is important
to take the GRE as quickly or early as possible.
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The GRE
(general) is a fully computer-based test (CBT). Appointments are available
Tuesdays through Fridays and some Saturdays throughout the year. To schedule an
appointment for GRE, call the CSU Fresno testing center at (559) 278-2457.
Appointments can be scheduled over the phone with a
credit card number. Credit cards accepted are American Express, Visa, or Master
Card. To schedule an appointment using a personal check or money order, you
must visit the Test Office in the Family and
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The test
fee is paid at the time you schedule your appointment.
The exam fees are $140.00 and the exam takes 4.0 hours to complete.
·
There is a
$50.00 rescheduling fee for the GRE. For GRE, the rescheduling and cancellation
policy is you must call ETS (1-800-967-1100) no later than ten business days
prior to your scheduled appointment or the entire test fee is
forfeited. To reschedule an appointment for any of the computer-based
tests, call ETS (1-800-967-1100). To cancel an appointment, call the
appropriate test (see below for the appropriate phone number)
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Selected
PRAXIS tests and NBPTS are additional computer tests offered by the Test
Office.
·
Test
candidates are responsible for knowing all the information in the information
bulletins prior to scheduling their test appointments and taking their test.
Information bulletins are available on the internet at the web sites listed
below. For more information, contact the Test Office at 559-278-2457 or one of
the test companies (their phone numbers are listed
below).
GRE
Contact Information:
Phone: 1-800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255)
Web Address: www.gre.org
TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
Fall 2008
1.
Crim 203 Criminal Justice Administration taught by Dr. Schweizer
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Aug
22/23; Sep 12/13; 26/27; Oct 10/11
2.
Crim 200 Research Methods in Criminology taught by Dr. Kissner
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Oct
24/25; Nov 7/8; 21/22; Dec 5/6
Spring 2009
1.
Crim 202 Law and the C.J. System new instructor
- Jan 16/17; 30/31;February 13/14;
27/28
2.
MPA 215 State and
Local Gov’t taught by Dr. Schecter
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Mar
13/14; 27/28 Apr 10/11; 24/25
Summer 2009
1.
MPA
230 Public Budgeting taught by Dr. Cummins
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May
29/30; June 12/13; 26/27 Jul 10/11
Fall 2009
1.
Crim 270T Homeland and Border Security taught by Dr.
Clement
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Aug
8/9; 22/23; Sep 11/12; 25/26
2.
Crim 201 History of Western Crim. Thought taught by Dr. Hughes
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Oct
9/10;23/24; Nov 13/14; 27/28 Dec 11/12
Spring 2010
1.
Crim 270T The Intelligence Function* taught by Dr. Ryan
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Jan
15/16; 29/30 Feb 12/13; 26/27
2.
Crim 270T Program Evaluation taught by Political
Science Department
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Mar 12/13; 26/27; Apr 9/10;
23/24
Summer 2010
1.
Crim 295 Controversial Issues in Crime taught by Dr. Muscat
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May
28/29; June 4/5; 18/19 July 9/10
2.
Comprehensive Exams Exact date to be
announced
*These classes may be
used towards the four-course minimum required for an upcoming graduate
Homeland Security Certificate.
Classes in bold are classes specifically
required for the degree. Other classes
fulfill the elective course requirements.
Classes will be held every other weekend as indicated.
Friday
Saturday
ADMISSION APPLICATION PERIOD
Applications for Fall 2008 are now being accepted through April 1. View the
Admissions section for additional information. The admissions application can be accessed directly at www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/
COSTS OF THE PROGRAM
The cost of a three (3) unit course is $825, and
all course costs are calculated at $275 per unit. Other than the cost of books,
there are no other fees. The total cost for each set of two courses is $1650.
The cost for all four classes in spring or fall is $3300. The actual cost
per unit may be somewhat higher depending on the number of students in the
graduate cohort.
FINANCIAL
AID
Financial aid is
available once students have submitted GRE scores and their application for
admission has been approved.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional
information on the program, including the separate university admissions
process is accessible at http://zimmer.csufresno.edu/~haralds/downtowngraduateprogram.htm
Contact
Dr. Schweizer or Kristin McQuillan for additional information or if you are interested
in joining the program.
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Dr. Schweizer: haralds@csufresno.edu Tel. 278-8880
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Kristin McQuillan: kristinilea@csufresno.edu Cell. (415) 350- 4723