When do classes meet?

	Skills for law enforcement careers “I gained tremendous insights from faculty and students that helped me successfully address our goals. Careers in law enforcement demand intellectual tools that higher education can enhance: critical thinking, ability to relate to and work with people from all backgrounds, and ability to develop and evaluate problem-solving strategies.”  — John Goldman (’96), Director, Western Regional Institute for Community Oriented Public Safety; Former Sheriff, Spokane County

Tailored for both the working professional and traditional student, courses in WSU Spokane’s MA Criminal Justice meet in the early evening to accommodate both full- and part-time students.

Can I attend part-time?

Yes. The program enrolls a mix of working professionals and full-time traditional students.

Who is in the program?

Students in the program are individuals who have recently completed their undergraduate degrees, and working professionals coming from a variety of backgrounds including law enforcement officials, corrections and probation officers, military personnel, court administrators, social welfare workers, and enforcement personnel in revenue, wildlife, and parks agencies.

How do I apply?

Admission to the M.A. Criminal Justice program at WSU Spokane is competitive, and the program admits only a limited number of students. To be considered, a student must have:

• The Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree or an equivalent;

  	The program gave me a different perspective “The well-rounded instructional approach offered by the program really enhanced my understanding of the criminal justice system. The program doesn’t just focus on police, but covers court systems, court agencies, and other outside agencies. It truly gave me a different perspective of police in the society that we live in.” — Gary Kuntz (‘98), Crime Analyst, City of Spokane Police Department

• An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.00 (with particular attention to the last two years of the baccalaureate program) or a graduate GPA of at least 3.30 for 12 semester credit hours at a recognized graduate school;

• Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE);

• For students entering from a foreign university, evidence of English proficiency (i.e., Test of English as a Foreign Language) and financial resources.

See the program Admissions page for more information. The WSU Graduate School application form is available online; indicate SPOKANE as your campus.

What does the program cost?

See the Student Services page on Financing Your Education for links to current tuition rates and information on applying for financial aid.

Some law enforcement agencies may choose to advance funds or reimburse you for the cost of education; consult with your department. 

In some cases, educational expenses are tax-deductible; consult an accountant for more information.

Can I get credit for work experience?

Work experience cannot substitute for course work in WSU programs.

Program advisors

WSU Spokane Program Coordinator:
David Brody, JD, PhD
brody@wsu.edu
Phone:  (509) 358-7952

Program Director, WSU Pullman:
Travis Pratt
tcpratt@wsu.edu
Phone:  (509) 335-4075

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