Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice & Criminology
University of Missouri-Kansas City

Program Details

Become a change agent and help your community and beyond with this online criminal justice degree. Emphasizing community engagement and service, this degree helps students become knowledgeable and culturally competent individuals.

Develop skills in critical thinking, communication, and research as you learn to promote evidence-based decision-making. Courses cover such topics as:

  • Structure and functioning of the criminal justice system
  • Theories of crime and deviance
  • Researching crime and justice
  • Trauma, crisis intervention, and advocacy
  • Critical analysis of race, class, and gender in the criminal justice system

Benefit from small class sizes that allow you to work side-by-side with faculty, gaining hands-on experience. Graduates are ready to pursue careers in everything from law enforcement or the courts to advocacy, counseling, and victim services. Other students may use this as a stepping stone towards graduate or law school.

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Missouri-Kansas City is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score