Graduate School

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Program

libarts.wsu.edu/crimj

Degree offered
M.A., Ph.D.
Faculty working with students
8
Students
41
Students receiving assistantships or scholarships:
25%
Priority deadline
Fall only - January 10
  Spring - Case by case. Contact dept.
Campuses
Pullman,
Spokane (MA only)
Test required
GRE; TOEFL or IELTS (international students only)

Admission Requirements

Students considering graduate study in the criminal justice program should have a major in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, liberal arts, or a related field; strong writing and analytical skills; a GPA of at least 3.0; and solid GRE scores.

Master’s students considering doctoral studies should possess a master’s program GPA of at least 3.5, and must submit GRE scores. International students must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Program Description

The program in criminal justice emphasizes a multi-disciplinary approach to the understanding of deviant behavior and crime, the nature of law and social control, the organization and management of criminal justice agencies, and the use of research and evaluation for planned change in criminal justice. Graduate education in criminal justice at Washington State University focuses on the creation of new knowledge through the connection between theory, research, and practice in the field of criminal justice. The program is designed to accommodate students who wish to pursue advanced degrees for the purpose of becoming criminal justice professionals, researchers, or university faculty.

Criminal justice at Washington State University is housed in the Department of Political Science and offers direct access to studies in gender and politics, political psychology, public administration, public policy, public law, comparative politics, international relations, and American politics. Interdisciplinary study and innovative study plans are supported within our graduate program.

Criminal Justice program

WSU Pullman Contact Information
Sisouvanh Keopanapay
Johnson Tower 801
Washington State University
PO Box 644880
Pullman, WA 99164-4880
Telephone: 509-335-2544
Fax: 509-335-7990
E-mail: siskeo@wsu.edu

WSU Spokane Contact Information
Rachel Young
Administrative Assistant
College of Education and
Criminal Justice Program
WSU Spokane
PO Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210-1495
Phone: 509-358-7950
Fax: 509-358-7933
E-mail: reyoung@wsu.edu

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