Overview

The Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement program at Washburn University Criminal is interdisciplinary in content, utilizing courses in the social sciences as well as those more directly related to functions and programs in the criminal justice system. This program is designed for both personnel already employed in criminal justice and pre-service students interested in criminal justice careers.

Law Enforcement at Washburn

The Law Enforcement major offers small courses taught by both academics with field experience, as well as instructors who are current practitioners in a variety of positions. In addition to having worked in the field, our full-time faculty have terminal degrees, including PhDs in criminal justice and related fields, as well as JDs. This variety of experience provides students a wide variety of perspective and ensures students graduate with the ability to think critically and provide equitable justice to those in which they come into contact.

Those completing the law enforcement major will learn about all aspects of the criminal justice system to ensure an understanding of what happens before and after interaction with clients and community members. The program also provides courses to aid in understanding the causes of crime as well as research regarding the evidence-based practices used to address those issues.

Students will be prepared to verbally communicate when interacting with clients, writing reports, testifying in the courtroom, and a variety of other settings. Perhaps most important, our graduates are well prepared to evaluate critically and systematically the realities of the law enforcement field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime & Justice in America
Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice Communications
Principles of Investigation
Diversity in American Culture
Criminal Justice Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Topeka, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

If you meet one of the following criteria you will be granted admission:

A high school GPA ≥ 2.25 OR;
ACT composite score ≥ 21.

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General requirements

Complete the application for admission

official ACT or SAT scores (only required if you’re under 21)*

official high school transcripts

Pay a one-time, $20 non-refundable application fee

While ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission, if you have previously taken the test we prefer to have your scores on file for advising purposes and potential scholarship increases (scores will not negatively impact your admission status nor scholarship earning potential).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10950 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10950 USD / year

≈ 10950 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10950 USD / year

≈ 10950 USD / year

Living costs

Topeka

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Law Enforcement at Washburn

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