Admission Requirements
Like all accredited degree or certificate programs, Portland State University’s Criminology and Criminal Justice programs have specific requirements that you must meet in order to be granted admission. You can learn more here, or we encourage you to contact an Enrollment Advisor at 1-866-225-7127.
Admission Requirements
Applications for admission to Portland State University’s online Criminology & Criminal Justice programs are accepted four times annually.
To be eligible for admission into Portland State University’s Bachelor of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice program applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Have 45-quarter credit hours (30 semester hours) of transferable college work*
- Meet minimum GPA requirement: 2.25, or 2.0 if student has earned an Associate’s of Arts, Science or Oregon Transfer Module (OTM)
- Complete WR 121 or its equivalent college level writing course with a grade of C – or better
*Portland State University requires that credits must be college-level courses with a passing grade from a regionally accredited college or university that is not deemed vocational or technical.
Applicants who are interested in pursuing the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Criminology & Criminal Justice must meet the following qualifications:
- Have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited program
Applicants who are interested in pursuing the Certificate of the American Justice System, Certificate of Criminal Behavior or Certificate of Advanced Crime Analysis may apply as Non-Degree, but it is recommended that the following qualification be met:
- Have 45-quarter credit hours (30 semester hours) of transferable college work*
Your first step is to call 1-866-225-7127 to speak with one of our Enrollment Advisors. They will help you will get answers to all your questions and can guide you through the application process for any of the program offerings.
Is the minimum GPA 2.25 required included all college coursework or transferable units only? If GPA is slightly below minimum, is there options available such as conditional admission?
Like most Universities PSU has its own set of rules for calculating an overall GPA. Only transferable credits are used in this calculation and there are other factors to consider. To better assist students we recommend submitting transcripts for evaluation to an enrollment advisor. It is very likely that the PSU GPA will be different then the GPA that appears on the issuing schools transcripts. PSU does have options for students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements. Please contact an enrollment advisor at 866-225-7127 for more details
Assuming a prospective student transfers with the minimum of forty-five credits, then what are the total costs/fees for the online administration of justice program at PSU for the remaining two years?
To determine the cost of our program multiply the number of credits needed to graduate by tuition and fees. In order determine the number of credits needed you will need to contact an Enrollment Advisor at 866-225-7127 to assist you with the evaluation process. If you have copies of your transcripts fax them to 321-239-1879 for a free evaluation. To earn your Bachelors degree at PSU you will need to complete 180 quarter credits. Some of these credits can be transferred into the program and some can’t. We also have a credit breakdown document that you may find useful: http://online.ccj.pdx.edu/docs/Credit_Breakdown_for_PSU_CCJ.pdf
Tuition and fee information can be found on our website at http://online.ccj.pdx.edu/ccj-tuition/.
Are there any math requirements for a 4yr degree in criminal justice at portland state?
Our Criminology and Criminal Justice degree can be completed as a Bachelors of Arts or as a Bachelors of Science. The Bachelors of Arts requires 4 credits of science or mathematics. If you choose this option and take a science course no mathematics would be needed. The Bachelors of Science requires both science and mathematics courses. Contact an enrollment advisor to go over your options 866-225-7127. You can also review our requirements at: http://online.ccj.pdx.edu/docs/Credit_Breakdown_for_PSU_CCJ.pdf
Upon completion of my AAS degree in Criminal Justice from PCC will I be allowed to transfer that over and be eligible to take part in Portland state’s Criminal justice bachelors program? And does PSU have a criminal justice program at its campus and not online for me to later take part in?
Portland State University does offer the same degree on campus as well as online. The University will allow course work to transfer into the program. These credits must be college level course with a passing grade from a regionally accredited college or university that is not deemed vocational or technical. If you have copies of your transcripts your enrollment advisor will be happy to evaluate them for you 866-225-7127. You can also reference our credit breakdown guide at: http://online.ccj.pdx.edu/docs/Credit_Breakdown_for_PSU_CCJ.pdf
Is it possible to, while pursuing the Bachelors in Criminology/Criminal Justice, also earn one of the certificates since many of the courses overlap? Can you declare the certificate as part of your degree?
Yes you can earn one or more of the certificates while pursuing your Bachelors Degree. You do not have to declare what certificate you want to receive at the time you start the CCJO program.
I am employed full time is there an alternative to fulfilling the intership?
What exactly is Senior Capstone courses?
Is financial aid available?
and lastly.
What if my cumulative GPA (from many years ago) is below 2.25?
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We prefer students complete the 404 cooperative internship; however if students are unable there is an alternative to fulfill the requirement.
The course description for the Senior Capstone is available at: http://online.ccj.pdx.edu/university-capstone/
Financial aid is available for those who qualify go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov for more information.
Like most Universities PSU has its own set of rules for calculating an overall GPA. To better assist students we recommend submitting transcripts for evaluation to an enrollment advisor. PSU does have options for students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements. Please contact an enrollment advisor at 866-225-7127 for more details
Are units from a community college in CAlifornia transferable?
PSU will accept transfer credits from other regionally accredited schools and colleges. Most community colleges in the United States are regionally accredited. You will need to have your transcripts evaluated to determine what credits would transfer and how many can be applied toward the degree. Feel free to contact an enrollment advisor to assist you with this process (866-225-7127)