Overview

The Criminal Justice - Security Administration program at Washburn University is designed to prepare students for professional and managerial employment in security, investigations, loss prevention, and risk management positions in business, industry, government agencies and non-profit organizations. As with the other areas of concentration, this program is designed for both personnel already employed in criminal justice and pre-service students interested in careers in security.

Career opportunities

The program prepares students to pursue advanced educational opportunities and to obtain productive careers in law enforcement, corrections, security administration, forensics, and the law. The programs are designed to produce knowledgeable students who possess the necessary theoretical, practical, and critical thinking skills to compete in today’s job market.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime & Justice in America
Public and Private Security
Criminal Justice Communications
Diversity in American Culture
Applied Criminology
Criminal Justice Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminal Law Terrorism & Security Criminal Justice View 131 other Bachelors in Terrorism & Security in United States

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.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

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 Fee

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International

20530 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20530 USD per year during 48 months.
National

20530 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20530 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

9306 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9306 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Topeka

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Criminal Justice - Security Administration.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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