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Washburn University · Criminal Justice & Legal Studies
A 60-credit-hour Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice that mixes online and in-person courses and can be completed in two years; an internship is available but not required.
Dedicated 60-credit-hour AA in Criminal Justice with online and in-person courses.
Degree title names criminal justice; entry-level law enforcement, corrections and private security preparation.
Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Traditional undergraduate courses, per credit hour (on campus)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $378 | per credit · Fall 2026, Spring 20Calculated tuition$22,680 = 60 credits × $378 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| All students — Traditional online undergraduate courses, per credit hourFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $483 | per credit · Fall 2026, Spring 20Calculated tuition$28,980 = 60 credits × $483 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
School of Applied Studies department scholarships Institutional scholarship
Eligibility: New, current and transfer students majoring in criminal justice; application deadline February 15.
Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
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Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
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