Graduate students may be able to reduce their cost through prior learning, previous degrees earned at UWG, or transfer credits. We have created a tool to help students estimate their tuition costs.                

This program is offered entirely online. Though a student may choose to sign-up for a face-to-face elective or core course, one can earn this degree completely online.

Save money

UWG is often ranked as one of the most affordable accredited university of its kind, regardless of the method of delivery chosen. In addition, online courses and programs can mean a huge cost-savings in many non-evident ways: No more high gas charges. No childcare needed. The flexibility can allow one to maintain a job while attending school. Regardless of state residency, out-of-state non-resident students are not charged non-resident tuition for online course credit hours.

Details

• Total tuition costs and fees may vary, depending on the instructional method of the courses in which the student chooses to enroll.
• The more courses a student takes in a single term, the more they will typically save in fees and total cost.
• Face-to-Face or partially online courses are charged at the general tuition rate and all mandatory campus fees, based on the student's residency (non-residents are charged at a higher rate).
• Fully or entirely online course tuition rates and fees my vary depending on the program. Students enrolled in exclusively online courses do not pay non-Resident rates.
• Together this means that GA residents pay about the same if they take all face-to-face or partially online courses as they do if they take only fully online courses exclusively; while non-residents save money by taking fully online courses.
• One word of caution: If a student takes a combination of face-to-face and online courses in a single term, they will pay both all mandatory campus fees and the higher eTuition rate.
• For the cost information, as well as payment deadlines, see the Student Accounts and Billing Services website

There are a variety of financial assistance options for students, including scholarships and work study programs. Visit the Office of Financial Aid's website for more information.

Guidelines for Admittance

This program has been deactivated, and is no longer accepting applications for admission. 

Program Specific Admittance Guidelines

This program has been deactivated, and is no longer accepting applications for admission. 

For admission to the program, a student is expected to have a bachelor’s degree in criminology, criminal justice, or another social or behavioral science. However, other complimentary degrees may be considered. Students can be admitted without the expected degree with the stipulation that selected undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses must be completed. Applicants for graduate study in criminology must meet the College of Social Sciences requirements and:

• 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale (If a student does not meet the GPA requirements for regular admission, s/he may be admitted provisionally);
• Obtain three strong letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable of your academic and/or professional abilities.
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Personal Statement: Submit a 750-word intellectual autobiography highlighting your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree at UWG. Within this intellectual biography the candidate may want to comment upon:
  
  • When and where the candidate’s interest in Criminology developed
  • How the field of Criminology was incorporated into the candidate’s undergraduate coursework
  • How the field of Criminology has been incorporated into the candidate’s current professional work or will be incorporated into the candidate’s future career goals
  • Theoretical or methodological interests of the candidate
  • The candidate’s plans or ideas for original research
  • A faculty member that the candidate is interested in studying with

The Department of Criminology does not require a GRE score; however one can be submitted to support an application for admission and funding.

Application Deadlines

Specific Graduate Admissions Deadlines are available via the Graduate School

Posted deadline includes Application, app fee, and all supplemental items/documents.

See The Scoop for more specific deadlines.

Admission Process Checklist

One exception: If you will not ever be traveling to a UWG campus or site, you may apply for an Immunization Exemption. Contact the Immunization Clerk with your request.

Contact

Graduate School
graduate@westga.edu
678-839-1394

Specific dates for Admissions (Undergraduate Only), Financial Aid, Fee Payment, Registration, Start/End of Term Dates, Final Exams, etc. are available in THE SCOOP.

Specific Graduate Admissions Deadlines are available via the Graduate School

Apply research methodology and systematic analysis within the context of criminology

Apply a broad range of knowledge about criminology to ethically and competently evaluate the development, monitoring, and analysis of policy and practices in major areas of criminology

Demonstrate a broad understanding of theories of crime and justice by critically evaluating theoretical frameworks in conducting analyses