Law and Justice Administration Degree

The law and justice administration degree program at Westminster College – Fulton helps to prepare students to apply practices and theories of criminal justice that they will utilize for the structure management, direction and control of various criminal justice agencies, such as police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer law and justice administration degrees.

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Westminster College – Fulton

470 E Lockwood Ave., Saint Louis, MO

Westminster College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Fulton, Missouri, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Westminster College has an annual student enrollment of about a thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Westminster College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to Westminster College. A score between 1290 - 1780 on the SAT, or 22 - 27 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 71% of applicants are accepted to Westminster College, of which 26 percent choose to attend. More information on the school's admissions processes and policies can be found by visiting the school portal.

The cost of tuition is nearly $23,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,600. Some students at Westminster College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Westminster College Blue Jays participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more can be viewed on school's website at www.westminster-mo.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

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 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

Salary & Wages

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $78010

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