Admission & Application

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Washburn Graduate Admission application

Application

Applicants needing to complete a paper application and accompanying forms can contact the Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at Washburn University. Correspondence regarding admission should be addressed as follows:

Master of Criminal Justice Admissions
Dr. Patricia Dahl, Graduate Program Coordinator
Benton Hall, Room 203F
785.670.1413 or 785.670.1411 patricia.dahl@washburn.edu

Application Fee

There is a $40 non-refundable fee required with the online Application for Admission. If the fee is paid separately, for any reason, the check should be made out to Washburn University with the following notation at the bottom of the check "MCJ Application Fee".

General Requirements for Admission:

  1. Complete the online Washburn Graduate Admission application. *You will have the opportunity to choose MCJ from the program list.
  2. Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work to the Registrar’s Office
  3. 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.
  4. Applicants must submit a personal statement explaining their personal philosophy of the criminal justice system and reasons for wanting to enter the program.
  5. Three letters of recommendation are required. These may come from previous professors, mentors, or colleagues.

Nondiscrimination

It is the policy of Washburn University and the Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Department to assure equal educational and employment opportunity to qualified individuals.

Washburn University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.

Transfer of Academic Credits

Students who are admitted as a "full-standing" student may transfer a maximum of 6 semester hours of relevant graduate course work from another university or another Washburn department. These 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 will complete the online orientation by the end of their first semester. All students will be advised by the graduate program coordinator, who will assist students with selecting and scheduling courses.

Application Deadline

Priority Application Deadlines - November 1st for Spring Admission. April 1st for Fall Admission.

GET IN TOUCH WITH Criminal Justice & Legal Studies

Criminal Justice & Legal Studies
Benton Hall, Room 201
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
Ph: 785.670.1411
criminal-justice-ls@washburn.edu

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