Overview

Regardless of the path chosen, students learn various foundational skills and knowledge to prepare them for careers in law enforcement, corrections, and related fields. Students will study policing strategies, essential criminal law concepts, the correctional system, investigative procedures, report writing, and evidence collection. Individuals with a strong sense of ethics and integrity, interest in public service and helping others, and critical thinking and problem-solving skills will excel in these programmes.

Career Paths

Graduates of Police Science programme from Kansas City Kansas Community College can pursue entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections, security and related fields. Common roles include police officer (in some cases, additional academy training may be required), correctional officer, probation or parole officer, security guard, and private investigator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agency Administration (Police)

Juvenile Delinquency and Justice

Professional Responsibility in Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement Operations and Procedures

Criminal Investigation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

61 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

No requirements for admission to the programme.

Contact programme coordinator for programme-specific advising.

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

7167 USD / year

≈ 7167 USD / year
Out-of-State

7137 USD / year

≈ 7137 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3690 USD / year

≈ 3690 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

900 - 1400 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Kansas City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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