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AJA and Fort Hays State University Partners in Education

Fort Hays State University (Hays, KS) is an affiliate member of the American Jail Association and AJA's partner in providing and facilitating continuing professional development training and online/distance academic degree completion.

AJA members may start or complete bachelor and master's degrees in the field of criminal justice through the FHSU-Justice Studies Program. Additionally, members may receive academic certificates for completion of courses in a specific area, or may receive academic credit attached to AJA training. Finally, FHSU provides in-service or continuing education certificates (CEUs) for members who attend AJA regional or annual training seminars.

The following chart(s) explains how academic credit and continuing education units (CEU) awards are distributed:

Academic Credit
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Members may receive both CEUs AND academic credit for training seminars, as desired. Participants can apply for continuing education units (CEUs) through FHSU by submitting a Continuing Education Units Form, along with the appropriate fee, to AJA Headquarters. AJA will forward your form and fee along with all necessary documentation.

Participants can apply for academic credit by applying through the FHSU Virtual College.

FHSU degrees offered at a distance

For information or questions, email Dr. Brian Kinnaird at: bkinnair@fhsu.edu or visit us at the following websites:

www.fhsu.edu/aja/ (FHSU-AJA)
www.fhsu.edu/polisci/js (Justice Studies Program)
www.fhsu.edu (FHSU-main)
www.fhsu.edu/virtualcollege/ (FHSU-Virtual College)