Missouri State University

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Criminology Undergraduate Program

CREATING SOLUTIONS

The criminology program at Missouri State University unites a variety of perspectives on crime and justice to teach you to develop solutions to issues in criminal justice by focusing on the four primary areas of the system: law, police, courts and corrections.

This program can be completed online

Why criminology at Missouri State?

  • Our program teaches you to develop solutions to the issues of crime and to the problems within the criminal justice system.
  • Our program offers a variety of community partnerships and opportunities for our students to experience law, police, courts and corrections firsthand.
  • Our students receive a broad, liberal arts education that introduces them to the diversity of the criminology field and prepares them to be effective problem solvers, creative thinkers and excellent communicators in their careers.
  • Our graduates routinely place high on the national Major Field Test for Criminal Justice, which reflects a solid educational base.