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BA/BS in Criminal Justice Major: Admission Requirements

There are two parts to the application process. Students must first be admitted to Western Oregon University before beginning the CJ online program. They must also apply to the Criminal Justice program within the first two terms as a WOU student.

Students applying to the Criminal Justice program must satisfy the following:

• Hold an A.A. or A.S. degree from an accredited institution - OR-
• Have completed 90 quarter credit hours (60 semester hours)
• Have completed WR 135 College Writing (or equivalent) and received a "B" or above
• Have a 2.67 GPA on previous coursework

If you do not meet all of these requirements, you may petition for a waiver. The petition must be made in writing and explain why you believe you should not be held to the above standards.

To be admitted to Western Oregon University, please submit the Undergraduate Admissions Applications

To be admitted into the Criminal Justice Program, please complete and submit the Criminal Justice Program Application and the following items to the address below.

Transcripts from all colleges/universities you have ever attended (unofficial are ok)

• A biographical letter (no longer than 2 pages in length)
• Copy of current driver’s license or photo ID

Division of Extended Programs
CJ Online Program
345 N. Monmouth Avenue
Monmouth, OR 97361

Getting Started

If you need more information regarding how your previous coursework may transfer to WOU, we’d be happy to do a transcript evaluation for you. Send an unofficial copy of your transcripts to extend@wou.edu, fax to 503-838-8473, or mail to Extended Programs at our address below. Please indicate that you are requesting a transcript evaluation for the Criminal Justice program when you provide your transcripts.

Interested in learning about the Core Courses and Degree Requirements?

Click here for more information about the Core Courses and Degree Requirements.

Want to Learn More?

Angela Hendrickson, Program Manager
extend@wou.edu
(503) 838-8483 or 1-800-451-5767 (V/TTY)

Dr. Steve Gibbons, CJ Department Head
gibbons@wou.edu
(503) 838-8317

Contact

Division of Extended Programs (DEP) 503-838-8483 | or e-mail: extend@wou.edu