Wichita State's Master of Arts (MA) in criminal justice combines quality curriculum in theory and practice, a flexible online option-and a new location within the Law Enforcement Training Center on WSU's Innovation Campus. Graduates are well prepared for positions in criminal justice system practice, management, policymaking, as well as in research, teaching and further study in law and other areas. At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.
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 hoursSubmit two letters of recommendation from professional references who can speak to the applicant's background and potential success in the master's programSubmit 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).