Program Overview

Introduction to the Beach EDGE Program

The Beach EDGE program is a combined Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice and Master of Science in Emergency Services Administration. This program allows students to complete the requirements for both degrees, with the opportunity to double-count up to 9 units (3 courses) toward both their B.S. and M.S. degrees.

Program Requirements

• Criminology & Criminal Justice, B.S.: 61 units
• Emergency Service Administration M.S.: 30 units
• Double Counting of Courses:
  • 3 units of required lower division core courses: CRJU 101
  • 28 units of required upper division core courses: CRJU 300, CRJU 301, CRJU 302, CRJU 303, CRJU 304, CRJU 320, CRJU 325, CRJU 330, CRJU 340 or CRJU 350
  • 15 units of any criminology and criminal justice-approved upper division electives: EMER 301, EMER 401, GEOG 471, CRJU 340, CRJU 350, or any other 400 level CRJU course
  • 3 units of required following Senior Integrative Experience options: CRJU 493 or CRJU 497
  • 6 units of required lower division cognate courses: POSC 100, PSY 100, or SOC 100
  • 6 units of required upper division cognate electives: AFRS/AIS/ASAM/CHLS 319, AFRS 332, AFRS 475, CDFS 319, CECS 278, CHLS 375, CLSC 410, GEOG 301, HIST 433, HIST 487, PHIL 352, PHIL 451, POSC 412, PSY 350, PSY 370, RGR 360, RGR 400, SOC 335, SOC 342, SOC 346, SOC 423, SOC 436, SOC 449, WGSS 317, WGSS 370, or WGSS 430
• 18 units of required courses: EMER 500, EMER 501, EMER 530, EMER 540, EMER 548, EMER 661
• 6 units of Culminating Activity Courses: EMER 630, EMER 671, EMER 694, EMER 697, EMER 698
• 6 units of Graduate Advisor-approved elective courses: CRJU 604, EMER 547, EMER 601, EMER 605, EMER 630, EMER 631, EMER 690, GEOG 558

Eligibility and Admissions

Minimum Admissions Requirements

1. Must be a matriculated undergraduate student at CSULB
2. Completed 60 units
3. Must be a B.S. in Criminology & Criminal Justice Major
4. Earned a 'B' or better in CRJU 300, CRJU 301, CRJU 302, and CRJU 303 at CSULB
5. Must have a CSULB GPA of 3.0

Application Requirements

1. Document: Beach Edge - CCJ + MS In ESA Application
2. Unofficial Transcripts from CSULB and all universities/colleges where prerequisite courses were completed
3. Statement of Purpose: Discuss motivations for applying, relevant research and/or practical experiences, areas of interest in emergency management, and personal goals for earning a master's degree in Emergency Services Administration
4. Two letters of recommendation from academics, professors, and/or professionals

Deadline to Apply

May 1st (for potential enrollment beginning in the upcoming fall semester)

Recommended Road Map

Document: BS in CCJ + MS in ESA Road Map

Services and Resources

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