If an applicant's primary language is not English, the applicant must present a TOEFL® score of 500 or higher on a paper-based examination, a score of 173 on a computer-based examination, an internet-based score ( iBT ) of 61, or an IELTS™ score of 6.0 or higher.


Candidates for admission to the MACJ/MAHS program are required to hold a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution. An undergraduate degree in criminal justice is not a requirement, qualified students from all backgrounds are encouraged to submit applications. An admission decision is based on a combination of a student's undergraduate and/or graduate academic performance, professional experience, letters of recommendation and/or standardized test score. All students are encouraged to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores in support of their application.