Details: Criminal Justice - Courts and Law, Major, LAS

MajorCriminal Justice - Courts and Law

Wichita State's Bachelor of Science (BS) in criminal justice with a concentration in courts and law offers students specialized study in law, making it an ideal major for students who wish to prepare for law school. Any student with a declared major in criminal justice is eligible for the criminal justice - courts and law concentration.

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Applied learning at Wichita State

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.

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Admission to the program

To take courses in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

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Inside the Program

Law Enforcement Training Center benefits students, community

The Law Enforcement Training Center provides an unprecedented experience for students in WSU's Criminal Justice Program.

Students benefit from a close relationship with law enforcement, including internships, co-op positions and applied learning opportunities.

The state-of-the-art facility includes training space and classrooms for the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department, Wichita Police Department and criminal justice students.

Curriculum

Courts and Law concentration courses in the major cover topics from criminal law, courts and judicial systems to criminal evidence and forensic victimology. You'll also take several criminal justice electives courses based on your interests and career goals.

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Careers

A degree in criminal justice from Wichita State will give you an edge with a diverse range of employers, including local, state and federal law enforcement; courts and correctional agencies; juvenile justice; private security; and related fields.

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