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Graduate Admissions
Enrollment Services
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7416
Telephone: (619) 594-6336

School of Public Affairs
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive

Department Location: PSFA 105

San Diego CA 92182-4505
Telephone: (619) 594-6224
Fax: (619) 594-1165

psfa.sdsu.edu/spaus/p_criminal_justice.htm

Adviser
Dana Nurge
(619) 594-6877
dnurge@mail.sdsu.edu
PSFA 109

Step 1:
Submit to the University:

California State University application electronically at CSUMentor along with the $55 application fee.

Step 2:
Submit to SDSU Graduate Admissions:

  1. Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) from all postsecondary institutions attended
    Note:
    • Please do not send transcripts before submitting the CSUMentor application as this may result in processing delays.
    • Students who attended SDSU need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance
    • Students with international coursework must submit both the official transcript and proof of degree. If documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
  2. GRE scores (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)
  3. TOEFL score, if medium of instruction was in a language other than English (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)

Step 3:
Submit to the Department:

  1. Two academic references
  2. 500-word essay describing your professional and educational goals, include information about areas of research interest.

Fall Deadline
Domestic Applicants: May 1
International Applicants: May 1

Spring Deadline
Domestic Applicants: Closed to new applicants for spring 2007
International Applicants: Closed to new applicants for spring 2007

Note on Deadlines:
 The MCJC program has a rolling admission policy with admission committee meetings held in February, March, April and May. Submission of application and supplemental material as early as possible is highly recommended. Students who are interested in applying for graduate assistant positions should submit a complete application no later than 2/15.