In cooperation with the advisor students are expected to complete a plan of study as soon as possible after entering the program. Faculty members usually restrict themselves to advising you about course work, thesis and practicum development, and pursuing career objectives. All students are advised to take advantage of advanced registration. Advanced registration gives you an opportunity to review your overall plan for graduation with a faculty member while you have time to reflect and to plan. D. Students must maintain steady progress toward completion of the degree, normally within seven years of the date of the first graduate course registered on the student's degree plan, but not to exceed twelve years for completion of the program.
Continual enrollment is required.
Continual enrollment is defined as not less than one graduate credit hour per Fall and Spring semester. If continual enrollment is not maintained, the student will be required to reapply for admission to Washburn. It should be of thesis quality since it is, in effect an in-house thesis. In most cases, these papers will reflect work associated with a practicum conducted in a criminal justice agency, supported by literature research. Some agencies will require students to obtain written permission to do a practicum in the agency.