Program Details
With a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology, you’ll be well on your way to protecting your community, investigating crimes, and helping people within the justice system. No matter what direction you want to take your degree, this program has options for you, as well as a dedicated career coach to help you choose courses and find a job after graduation!
Online students can structure the program to meet their scheduling needs, with either eight- or 16-week classes. Courses take a deep dive into issues related to diversity, discrimination, morals, and ethics. Students will learn how to use qualitative and quantitative research methods to find solutions to these issues, as well as understand the causes of crime and the process of criminalization.
Some of the courses in this major include:
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Introduction to Juvenile Justice
- Policing a Democratic Society
- Corrections
- Crime, Justice and Social Diversity
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
University of Central Missouri is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentRecommended GPA
2.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score
Additional Info
- ACT/SAT scores may be required for applicants applying within two years of high school graduation