Wichita,
KS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Criminal Justice in Wichita United States | Wichita State University
Wichita State University
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Wichita United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,615
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Wichita State University's Master of Arts (MA) in criminal justice program offers a rigorous curriculum blending theoretical knowledge with practical application, featuring flexible online learning options and a new facility at the Law Enforcement Training Center on WSU's Innovation Campus. This program equips graduates for diverse careers in criminal justice operations, administration, policy development, as well as academic research, instruction, and advanced studies in law and related disciplines. Wichita State prioritizes hands-on education—every degree program includes mandatory applied learning or research components, ensuring students gain job-ready skills and real-world experience before completing their studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In addition to WSU Grad School admission requirements, applicants must:
Have a bachelor's degree and minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours
Submit two letters of recommendation from professional references who can speak to the applicant's background and potential success in the master's program
Submit a letter of intent: a brief autobiographical statement describing particular interests, experiences and goals related to academic and professional work in criminal justice.
Achieved a grade point average of at least 2.750 from a U.S. institution, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, and no background deficiencies in the desired field of graduate study. Students with background deficiencies may be admitted on a conditional basis. In certain instances, the GPA may be based on the last 60 credit hours of coursework (or nearest semester or term break to this). Many departments require a higher minimum grade point average.
TOEFL 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required
Have a bachelor's degree and minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours
Submit two letters of recommendation from professional references who can speak to the applicant's background and potential success in the master's program
Submit a letter of intent: a brief autobiographical statement describing particular interests, experiences and goals related to academic and professional work in criminal justice.
Achieved a grade point average of at least 2.750 from a U.S. institution, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, and no background deficiencies in the desired field of graduate study. Students with background deficiencies may be admitted on a conditional basis. In certain instances, the GPA may be based on the last 60 credit hours of coursework (or nearest semester or term break to this). Many departments require a higher minimum grade point average.
TOEFL 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required
Tuition
USD
13,615