Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Kentucky Wesleyan College prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other Kentucky colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Kentucky Wesleyan College (Wesleyan)

400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY

Kentucky Wesleyan College provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Owensboro, KY and operated as a private institution. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. KWC, with only around 800 students enrolled, provides a low student to teacher ratio and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Education
• History

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores between 19 to 24 on the ACT or 1243 to 1543 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of admission. Approximately 50 percent of all students that applied were admitted at KWC, with 18 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at kwc.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $21,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $3,400 per year. Kentucky Wesleyan College may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The KWC Panthers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wesleyan offers a bachelor's degree program in criminal justice.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).