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(Emphasis in Law Enforcement, Correctional Administration or General
Criminal Justice)
The Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) Degree is designed to meet the needs
of criminal justice professionals and pre-professionals who desire to
enhance their knowledge, skills, and talents in the field of criminal
justice administration. The focus of the Master of Criminal Justice is
on criminal justice organizational operations and management.
MASTER OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ON-LINE DEGREE PROGRAM
In addition to the regular program, in which courses are offered on weekdays,
evenings, and weekends, graduate courses are also offered on-line. This
will allow students to earn the Master of Criminal Justice degree via
the Internet.
APPLICATIONS
Applications for admission and accompanying forms can be obtained from
the Department of Criminal Justice at Washburn University. Correspondence
regarding admission should be addressed as follows:
Master of Criminal Justice Admissions
Department of Criminal Justice
Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas 66621
(785) 231 - 1010 ext 1411
APPLICATION FEE:
A $35 nonrefundable fee must be submitted with the "Application for
Admission" form. The check should be made out to Washburn University
with the notation at the bottom of the check for MCJ Application Fee.
ADMISSION PROCEDURES PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION:
1. Complete and submit Graduate Admission form to the Criminal Justice
Department.
2. Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course
work to both the Registrar's Office and the Washburn University Criminal
Justice Department.
3. Candidates for 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.
4. Candidates must submit evidence to the Criminal Justice Department
that they have achieved an acceptable score on any of the following: the
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), Law School Admissions Test (LSAT),
the Miller Analogies Test (MA) or the General Management Admissions Test
(GMAT).
5. Applicant must submit a personal statement explaining (a) personal
philosophy of the criminal justice system and (b) reasons for entering
the program.
6. Candidates must submit a completed Program of Courses form for the
appropriate degree option indicating any transfer credit to be applied
to the degree.
7. Candidates must obtain the recommendation of the Graduate Program Director/Advisor
and the Graduate Admissions and Retention Committee.
PROVISIONAL ADMISSION
Contact the Department of Criminal Justice for information on provisional
admission.
NONDISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of Washburn University and the Department of Criminal
Justice to assure equal educational and employment opportunity to qualified
individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin,
ancestry, disability, sex, marital or parental status, or sexual orientation.
TRANSFER OF ACADEMIC CREDITS
Transfer of graduate credit will be considered on a case by case basis.
The applicant must have received a grade of B or better in the course(s)
being considered for transfer.
LIFE EXPERIENCE
Under no circumstances will academic credit be awarded for life experience.
NON-DEGREE STUDENTS
Non-degree seeking students wishing to enroll in graduate criminal justice
courses may do so with permission of the Department Chair.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Upon admission to the Master of Criminal Justice program, all students
are assigned a faculty advisor. Advisors assist students with selecting
and scheduling courses, and review academic progress. Students must see
an advisor prior to enrollment.
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