Studying criminal justice at Wayne State

Wayne State's Criminal Justice programs will prepare you for careers in the exciting fields of law enforcement, criminalistics, corrections, probation and parole, court services, asset protection, corporate and private security, and juvenile justice. Our hands-on learning experiences go beyond the classroom. 

Student clubs like the Wayne State Criminal Justice Association (WSCJA) provide opportunities to tour correctional facilities, visit police departments, observe parole board hearings and criminal trials. All these activities focus on service, development of leadership skills, and career opportunities in the criminal justice field.

The Criminal Justice Crime Scene Investigation Laboratory (commonly called “the CSI House”) is a state-of-the-art learning facility designed to immerse students in real-world criminal investigations in a controlled yet authentic environment. Primarily used by forensic studies and criminal investigations classes, this space allows students to practice crime scene photography, 3D mapping, blood spatter analysis, and collect physical evidence, including various bodily fluids and latent fingerprints.

Online criminal justice degree options
If you are already working in the field and want to obtain a degree, then our online bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or online master's in Criminal Justice Administration might be for you. Our online offerings let you fit a degree into your busy schedule. We have the best tuition rates around for in-state and out-of-state students. And, if you’re a current law enforcement officer, you may be eligible for a credit of 100% of tuition charges through the First Responder and Dependent Education Benefit.

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Studying Criminal Justice and Crime Scene Investigation at Wayne State

Criminal Justice CSI Lab at Wayne State College

Where you'll learn

The Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Laboratory serves as a place for students to practice crime scene investigation.

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Be the future of rural law

Receive a full-tuition scholarship with presumptive admission to UNL's College of Law.

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Earn while you learn

Receive a scholarship package and earn college credit for real, paid work experience in the field of Criminal Justice.