Overview

Washburn University’s Master of Criminal Justice is designed to meet the needs of criminal justice professionals looking to advance their careers, and pre-professionals who want to enhance their knowledge of the criminal justice system before entering the workforce.

If you want to teach at the community college level, teach in a training academy, or advance to doctoral education, this program will prepare you well. Your courses will emphasize theory application and research related to modern law enforcement, court, and corrections practices.

5 reasons the Washburn University Master of Criminal Justice program is right for you:

Your network will grow. Our Topeka, Kansas location means connections to state, federal and local law enforcement agencies, who collaborate with our program for your benefit.
You’re in control of your schedule. Courses are offered in 8-week and 16-week sessions and asynchronous delivery means you login when you have time, not at specific times.
You’ll learn from professional educators who have experience working in the criminal justice field. Our MCJ faculty bring field experience and the highest credentials in the discipline.
Your goals are our priority. You’ll choose a thesis or capstone experience to match your goals.
You can start when it's right for you, in August or January.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Problems and Practices in Judicial Administration
Operational and Staff Planning
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Criminology
Issues in Criminal Procedure
Law Enforcement in the US

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Topeka, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online Washburn Graduate Admission application. *You will have the opportunity to choose MCJ from the program list.
Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work to the Registrar’s Office
Applicants for unconditional admission must have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better in the last two years (60 hours) of college course work from accredited institutions.
Applicants who do not have a 3.0 GPA must submit evidence to the Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Department that they have achieved a cumulative score of 290 on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE).
Applicants must submit a resume and personal statement explaining their personal philosophy of the criminal justice system and reasons for entering the program.
Three letters of recommendation are required. These may come from previous professors, mentors, or colleagues.

Tuition Fees

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16992 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16992 USD / year

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In-State

9072 USD / year

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Funding

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5 reasons the Washburn University Master of Criminal Justice program is right for you:

Programme Structure

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