Criminal Justice (B.A.)The Criminal Justice major at Kansas Wesleyan University prepares students to put theory into practice in real-life situations. Learn critical thinking, ethical decision-making, clear communication, strong technology skills, and an understanding of how to navigate the U.S. criminal justice system. Graduates of KWU’s Criminal Justice major have become judges, city prosecutors, practicing attorneys, investigators, and police officers. Our hybrid course schedule allows flexibility by offering courses online and on campus.

At Kansas Wesleyan University, you will:

� Study at a College of Distinction™, recognized as being among the best places to learn, grow and succeed

� Engage in a unique Liberal Arts curriculum, designed to prepare KWU students to be successful global citizens

� Follow all of your passions at Kansas Wesleyan, where the Power of AND allows you to be involved in many different interests and activities

� Grow intellectually and spiritually, in small classes with faculty who want you to succeed at a United Methodist-based institution that nurtures and supports your faith journey

� Experience a Wesleyan Journey course—for FREE or at low cost—for academic credit that incorporates intentional service and travel, domestic or abroad

Complete your entire degree online or choose our on-campus or hybrid program

Concentrations in: Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Offender Management

In the last ten years, nearly all of our graduates who have attended law enforcement academies have graduated in the TOP 10 %

Independent studies, individual research projects at local agencies, internships working alongside criminal justice professionals

KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

Kansas Wesleyan University100 E. Claflin Ave.Salina, KS 67401

Phone: 785.833-4305Email: admissions@kwu.edu

The Center for Public Policy & SafetyA center of learning and service that incorporates the academic departments and faculty for the majors of Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Public Safety and a minor in Political Science, the CPPS also offers certificates in Business Continuity and Offender Management. It provides many services to the campus, community and the State of Kansas including undergraduate research, workshops and consulting in such areas as: crisis communication plans, emergency response planning, pandemic planning, police chaplaincy programs, risk assessments/hazard mitigation and threat assessments.

Prof. John BurchillAssociate Professor of Criminal Justice John@kwu.edu785.833.4361

www.kwu.edu/criminaljustice

““The small college environment and the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of people at KWU helped me feel more comfortable when I started my career in law enforcement.”Ricardo Garcia ‘03 Salina Police DepartmentEnrichment OpportunitiesKWU students can gain practical internship experience working in a Salina-area criminal justice setting, such as a sheriff’s office, police department, correctional facility or a community-based agency. They may help city and county leaders to make better decisions by conducting research projects for such organizations as the County Jail, Salina Parks & Recreation Department, Salina Sports Medicine Center and Salina Area Chamber of Commerce. Students can also spend a semester in Washington, D.C., as a Washington Center intern with a federal agency such as the U.S. Marshals Service. Criminal Justice Major Requirements

CRIMINAL JUSTICE - 39 CREDIT HOURS (AVAILABLE ONLINE OR ON CAMPUS)

BSHS 210: Statistical Analysis, 3 cr.

CRIM 100: Introduction to Criminal Justice, 3 cr.

CRIM 203: Criminal Law, 3 cr.

CRIM 205: Criminal Procedures, 3 cr.

CRIM 233: Crime and Delinquency, 3 cr.

CRIM 320: Criminal Justice Administration, 3 cr.

CRIM 331: Methods of Research in the Behavioral Sciences, 3 cr.

CRIM 401: Criminal Justice Capstone, 3 cr.

Students must complete at least 15 hours of electives. Students can select four courses (CRIM 3-15 cr., BSHS 105 Foundations of Addictions 3 cr., EMGT, 6 cr.) or follow one of the concentration tracks below.

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRACK

CRIM 110: C.J. Report Writing & Courtroom Survival, 3 cr.

CRIM 210: Patrol Procedures, 3 cr.

CRIM 305: Criminal Investigations, 3 cr.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRACK

CRIM 220: Victimology, 3 cr.

CRIM 310: Violence, 3 cr.

CRIM 315: Domestic Violence, 3 cr.

OFFENDER MANAGEMENT TRACK

BSHS 105: Foundations of Addictions, 3 cr.

BSHS 245: Forensic Psychology, 3 cr.

CRIM 340: Correctional Procedures, 3 cr.

Also available: Minor in Criminal Justice (18 credit hours) Dual major in such areas as Emergency Management, Psychology, Sociology Associate Degree in Public Safety (33 credit hours)