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Applying to Illinois State

Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!

Applying to Illinois State

Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!

Minimum GPA

2.40

Middle 50% GPA

2.73 - 3.42

Required Courses

None

Recommended Courses

To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.

• Introduction to Criminal Justice Sciences (CJS 101)
• Fundamentals of Psychology (PSY 110) or Introduction to Psychology (PSY 111)
• Composition (ENG 101)
• Introduction to Sociology (SOC 106)
• Contemporary Corrections (CJS 200)
• Crime & Behavior (CJS 201)
• Contemporary Policing in America (CJS 207)
• Criminal Law (CJS 208)

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Middle 50% GPA

2.73 - 3.42

Application Period

Applications are always accepted.

Application Information

Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.

Major Requirements

Admission is competitive and the department may limit enrollment due to space limitations. To apply to the major, the following two courses must be completed with Cs or better:

• Introduction to Criminal Justice Sciences (CJS 101)
• Composition as Critical Inquiry (ENG 101)

Preference will be given to those who earn a C or better in Fundamentals of Psychology (110) or Introduction to Psychology (PSY 111), Introduction to Sociology (SOC 106), and Individuals, Society, and Justice (CJS 102).

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