A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Completion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) within the last five years with a combined score of quantitative and verbal sections of 900.
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (scale of 4.0).
A score of 550 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for international applicants for whom English is a second language.
Required Application Materials
A completed FGCU Graduate Application.
One official transcript from each baccalaureate and/or graduate institution attended.
One official copy of test scores on the GRE.
Three completed reference rating forms/letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant's academic and professional potential
An immunization history form.
Personal Aspiration Statement 300-500 words.
Interview
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses
CCJ 5476 Seminar: Management and Administration of Justice (3)
CCJ 5705 Research Methodology in Criminal Justice (3)
CCJ 6061 Criminal Justice Theory (3)
CCJ 6197* Interviewing and Investigation (3)
CCJ 6485 Criminal Justice Policy (3)
CCJ 6657 Ethics in Criminal Justice Management (3)
CJE 6168 Media and Community Relations for Criminal Justice Administrators (3)
CJL 5021* Compliance, Ethics, & Controls (3)
CJL 5087* Regulation of Business Conduct (3)
CJL 5320 Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice Management (3)
CJL 6429* Forensic Financial Investigation (3)
HSA 5425* Regulation of Medical Industry (3)
PAD 6227 Public Budgeting (3)
PAD 6417 Public Personnel Administration (3)
Students who desire to apply the compliance courses toward the Masters degree should be aware that only nine hours can be transferred into the Masters program unless the student is fully accepted into the Masters program prior to taking their fourth course as a non-degree seeking student. It is strongly recommended that is a student plans to seek the Masters degree, the student should apply for the Masters program soon after completing their first and no later than their second compliance course. For more information please contact Dr. Barringer at (239) 590-7849 or tbarring@fgcu.edu.
* The five courses designated with an asterisk are included in the graduate Compliance Specialist Certificate program. These courses are offered on-line as well as on weekends in intensive sessions and require additional fees/costs. For more information please contact Dr. Barringer at (239) 590-7849 or tbarring@fgcu.edu.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED: 42 HRS
Additional Graduation Requirements
Apply for graduation by the deadline indicated in the University calendar.
Earn a minimum of 42 credit hours as required in the degree program with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
A minimum of a 70% on the Core Comprehensive Examination.
