School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Enter the criminal justice field

Discover solutions to modern crime problems.

Earn a criminology degree from a top-ranked program, either in-person or online.

Compete and thrive in any area of criminal justice.

Undergraduate programs

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Major

Criminology and criminal justice

Study the causes and impact of crime. Available in seated or online formats.

Have professional training in criminal justice?

Take advantage of your hard work.

You may be able to receive academic credit for criminal justice training toward the bachelor's degree (major) in criminology and criminal justice.

Register for open house

Connect with justice experts

At the Criminology and Criminal Justice Open House on Oct. 7, you'll discover how to put your talents and passion to work protecting your community.

Meet faculty and professionals, see a teaching and mock trial demo, learn how force methods are used and much more.

Register now

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Entering a new era

We're proud to announce the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, effective July 1, 2023. It's more than just a name change.

Discover what's ahead (.pdf)

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Join the alumni board

Alumni: Your expertise is wanted. You can play a big role in helping current Bears prepare for the criminal justice field.

Learn about the board

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Undergraduate certificates

Stand out in the criminology field. Certificates give you extra specialization.

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Certificate

Conservation law enforcement

Protect wildlife and the environment.

Certificate

Criminal courts

Explore the court processes and structures found in the U.S. and Missouri.

Crime scene investigation equipment.

Certificate

Criminal investigation

Take action on the scene or in the lab.

Greene County Juvenile Justice Center

Certificate

Family and juvenile support services

Gain specialized training on modern families, youth and the legal situations they can face.

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Certificate

National security and strategic studies

Study the key issues that shape domestic and global security. Administered by the political science and philosophy department.

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Certificate

Victim advocacy

Help people affected by violence, abuse, trauma and other crime.

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Minor

Criminology minor

Already have a major? Consider a criminology minor.

Graduate programs

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Master's

Criminology and criminal justice (MS)

Reach higher levels in criminal justice. Available 100 percent online.

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Certificate

Crime prevention

Understand the latest ways to limit crime.

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Certificate

Criminal investigation

Explore the key processes of crime solving.

Certificate

Criminal justice leadership and management

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Helping you succeed

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Scholarships and financial aid

Find support for your education

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Student opportunities and services

Get involved on and off campus

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Faculty and staff

Meet your department

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Alumni and friends

Stay in touch with your alma mater