Overview

As a graduate from the Criminal Justice program at Wichita State University, you’ll be well prepared for advanced study in criminal justice and for a wide variety of careers.

Core courses cover topics from criminal law and procedure to corrections, research methods, and policy. You’ll also take several criminal justice electives courses based on your interests and career goals.

Careers

A degree in criminal justice from Wichita State will give you an edge with a diverse range of employers, including local, state and federal law enforcement; courts and correctional agencies; juvenile justice; private security; and related fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice

Criminal Law

Criminal Procedure

Corrections

Law Enforcement

Courts & Judicial Systems

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-15 00:00:00 , International

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National: rolling admissions
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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wichita, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a cumulative 2.25 or higher GPA on a 4.00 scale, OR
Achieve an ACT composite of 21 or higher OR a minimum combined SAT ERW+M score of 1060 (test optional for admission)

And, if applicable, achieve a 2.0 GPA on all college credit taken in high school.

Students must submit final high school transcripts.

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You do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score when you apply.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19362 USD / year

≈ 19362 USD / year
Out-of-State

19362 USD / year

≈ 19362 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8174 USD / year

≈ 8174 USD / year

Living costs

Wichita

United States

878 - 1418 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Wichita

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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