Overview

The need for personnel in human and protective services will grow at a rate above the state and national average, where an advanced degree is increasingly in demand. The benefits to obtaining a master’s degree include career advancement, increased salary/pension, improved skill/professional abilities, increased retirement contribution and savings, and improved hiring possibilities.

Learning outcomes

The Law and Justice programme offered by the Central Washington University will be offered in person at the main campus in Ellensburg. Courses will be a mix of in-person, online, and hybrid (combining in-person and online) delivery methods.

With class scheduling centered around the working professional, we believe convenience and access are essential to student success. Two courses will be offered each quarter, one presented in-person in Ellensburg, and one presented online. In-person/DE classes are conveniently held in the early evenings to allow students to maintain employment and/or pursue an internship.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Theories of Crime, Deviance, and Justice

Organizational Leadership

Constitutional Issues in Law and Justice

Policy Analysis

Research Methods

Statistics and Data Analysis

Law and Social Control

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Ellensburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for admission to the Master of Law and Justice Program must:

Apply to the School of Graduate Studies at CWU;

Have a bachelor’s degree in the social sciences from a recognized four-year college or university in the U.S. or the equivalent from an institution abroad;

At least a 3.0 GPA in all coursework attempted during the last 90-quarter (60 semesters) hours of study;

Submit three professional letters of recommendation; and

Submit a personal statement of objectives.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26698 USD / year

≈ 26698 USD / year
Out-of-State

26698 USD / year

≈ 26698 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11397 USD / year

≈ 11397 USD / year

Living costs

Ellensburg

United States

895 - 1492 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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