Statement of Purpose
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Applicant’s Name
A statement of purpose for pursuing the Traditional / Professional Master of Arts Degree must be
submitted at the time of application. This form is provided to you for your convenience. You may type
in your answers using this form or write an essay addressing these questions. The essay must be 2-3
(double-spaced) pages in length.
1. What is (are) your particular area(s) of interests in the field of criminal justice/criminology?
2. Describe your academic background (briefly indicating the colleges/universities you have
attended, and your major activities/achievements while attending these colleges/universities).
3. Describe your educational and career goals.
4. Describe how you will benefit from the graduate program.