Law Enforcement Programs
We are looking for only the best to join our criminal justice and law enforcement programs. Do you have what it takes?
Degree and Certificate options:
WSU Tech offers programs in Law Enforcement including: Criminal Justice and more in many degree and certificate options.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC): Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester
The criminal justice field affords a multitude of career possibilities with graduates having the capability to serve as law enforcement officers, probation and parole officers, correctional officers, and other specialties at all levels of government.
CURRENT AND FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS wanting to complete a for-credit program in criminal justice can get a head start with credit for prior learning or experience at WSU Tech .
WSU Tech only charges a $75 one-time fee for up to 15 hours of credit for prior learning (work experience, police academy training, etc.). Other schools with similar programs are charging up to full tuition for credited prior learning hours.
Police academy courses such as Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Law Enforcement Operations and Procedures and Criminal Procedures receive credit toward a criminal justice degree.
With a degree in criminal justice from WSU Tech, you’ll expand your knowledge and experience with courses in Criminal Justice Interview and Report Writing, Juvenile Delinquency and Justice, Criminal Investigation, Corrections and more.
Degree and Certification Programs
| Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice | 67 Credit Hours |
| Technical Certificate, Criminal Justice | 46 Credit Hours |
| Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice/Technical Studies | 67 Credit Hours |
Temporary security permit from Wichita Police department is recommended.
Degree and Certification Programs
| Private Security Officer Training | 3 Credit Hours |
Get Started In 5 Easy Steps!
Steps to Enroll
Submit a free application for admission.
Ready to schedule a visit? Visiting our campuses is the best way to know if WSU Tech is right for you. To schedule a campus tour, click here.
Some students may have to test to determine which courses they’re prepared to take. Consult with your Academic Advisor to see if you are exempt from testing.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by visiting FAFSA.ed.gov. Explore more scholarship options and ways to pay for college here.
Complete the checklist that is specific to the program you wish to study. Checklists can be found on the individual program pages. Visit our Programs of Study page to see all the degree and certificate options.
Schedule your advising appointment NOW by visiting wsutech.edu/contact or by visiting an academic advisor at one of our enrollment centers.
For additional questions about how to get started, contact an Admissions Advisor at one of our campuses, call 316-677-9400 or email us at admissions@wsutech.edu.
Accreditation
WSU Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The Higher Learning Commission
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https://www.hlcommission.org/ • 800.621.7440
Students interested in this program are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.
