Criminal Justice and Criminology

Highlights

• The oldest continuous criminal justice program in the nation, founded in 1943 
• Policy-based curriculum that draws from social sciences 
• Participate in undergraduate research guided by renowned faculty 
• Internship and study abroad opportunities, including the WSU Police Intern program 
• Join Alpha Phi Sigma, the criminal justice national honor society founded at WSU that now has more than 360 chapters nationwide 

Career

With a Criminal Justice and Criminology degree, you can work in:  

• Law enforcement 
• Probation and corrections 
• Crime analysis 
• Community corrections 
• Victim advocacy 
• Child protective services 
• Border security 
• Cybercrime prevention 
• Private security 
• Court administration
• Law 

Transfer Students

WSU accepts credit from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams, associate degrees, Running Start and more.  

You’re considered a transfer student at WSU if you’ve received college credit post-high school.  

Use our Transfer Course Search Tool to determine what courses you need to take at your current institution to transition to WSU smoothly. 

Admission to WSU and admission to your desired major are two separate processes. Contact your academic department for specific requirements and prerequisites unique to your major.   

Scholarships

Complete the General Scholarship Application to be eligible for 700+ WSU scholarship programs, including ones specifically for a major you’re interested in. Use our search tool to find more scholarships outside WSU.  

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid. 

Internships, Jobs, and Work-study

Find hundreds of student-friendly jobs, internships, and work-study opportunities with our WSU student job board, Handshake. You can also check with departments for internships specific to a major. 

Get advice and learn more at the Academic Success and Career Center.