Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice at University at Albany-SUNY

Mid-Range GPA: 90-96 (3.4-3.8)

Admission Requirements :

Criminal justice is a restricted major with limited enrollment. Applications for admission to the criminal justice major are reviewed by the School’s Undergraduate Admissions and Awards Committee. Applicants must have completed at least 42 graduation credits prior to application and 56 credits at the time of admission, and they must have earned a B or higher in R Crj 200 (or A Soc 381), R Crj 201 or R Crj 202. Transfer applicants must have completed the equivalent of R Crj 200, or 201 or 202 with a grade of B or better. Applications will be evaluated against the following criteria: • Overall grade point average. • Breadth and quality of liberal arts background. The committee will view favorably students who have strong records in history, mathematics, English, languages, and/or natural sciences. • Statement by student of reason for seeking to undertake a criminal justice major. It should be noted that because this program is not intended for persons interested in police science, criminalistics, etc