Applicants who hold an Honours degree in a related social science discipline (e.g., Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Political Science) with a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.5 are preferred candidates. Applicants with a 4-year social science degree, strong backgrounds in theory and methods and a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.5 will also be considered. Students without a strong background in criminology or criminal justice, or without coursework at a 4th-year level, may be asked to take additional courses or complete a qualifying year. Individuals with 5 or more years of experience at the line level in the justice field (police officer, probation officer) may be given credit for CJ-3800(6) Field Placement in a qualifying year. There may be other professional experiences that can be considered. Deadlines: Fall (September) Intake – February 1