Apply to the CCJS Honors Program!

Consider applying to the CCJS Honors Program!  The CCJS Honors Program is a unique opportunity for CCJS majors to challenge themselves academically.  The Honors Program is comprised of small, interactive, and rigorous courses.  Students graduating from our Honors Program receive an honors notation on their diploma and have the opportunity to add a unique experience to their resume.  

Requirements for Admission:

• A declared CCJS major
• A cumulative GPA of at least a 3.25
• A minimum 3.40 GPA in all CCJS major coursework
• Satisfactory completion of CCJS 100, CCJS 105, and CCJS 200
• Students must present evidence of satisfactory writing
• Students should be entering their Junior year Fall 2023
• At least 4 consecutive semesters remaining at the University of Maryland starting Fall 2023

Meeting all requirements does not guarantee admission.  Only the top applicants will be admitted into the CCJS Honors Program.
 
Additional Information:

Additional information about the honors program, including the structure and required courses, is available on the CCJS Honors Program page.  Additionally, students can contact CCJS Advising (ccjsadvising@umd.edu) with any questions.
 
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying to our Honors program, please submit the following:

• The CCJS Honors application
• An unofficial transcript
• A one-page statement explaining each of the following:
• Why you are a suitable candidate for the CCJS Honors Program (e.g. prior research experience, ability to conduct research, participation in learning communities, internships).
• Why you would like to participate in the CCJS Honors Program and how participation will help you reach your career goals
• Describe your research interest.  What area of criminology and criminal justice are you most interested in and why?
• A writing sample that is approximately 3-5 pages in length related to criminology, criminal justice, or adjacent substantive topic.  The writing sample can be a portion of a larger paper or a paper on its own.

All application packets must be submitted to CCJS Advising.  Applications will be accepted via e-mail: ccjsadvising@umd.edu.   All applications are due by 4:00 PM on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

More Information/Questions:

The Honors Director, Dr. Jacobsen, will host a Zoom information session on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM.  This Zoom session will include past CCJS Honors Program participants.  The session will be an informal question and answer session. Here is the meeting link.

If you have any questions about the CCJS Honors Program, please contact CCJS Advising at (301) 405-4729 or email at ccjsadvising@umd.edu.