Criminology and Criminal Justice

Police officer discussing job details with Missouri State University students who are interested in criminology.

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.

Fall open house

Find your path in criminology

What’s it like to fight crime? On Oct. 3, you can find out. Meet MSU’s criminology students and faculty, explore your degree options, talk with people who work in the field and more.

A criminal justice professional speaking to three guests at Missouri State's 2021 criminology open house event.

Undergraduate programs

Police officer talking to student during Cops on Campus event.
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.

Certificates

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

Park rangers and fire fighters going over plans for prescribed burns.
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.

Soldier in uniform during commencement ceremony.
Certificate
Terrorism and national security

Address issues in national safety and terrorism.

Students discussing victim advocacy.
Certificate
Victim advocacy

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

Student in seated criminology class.
Minor
Criminology minor

Already have a major? Consider a criminology minor.

Graduate programs

Criminology students studying in office.
Master's
Criminology and criminal justice (MS)

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

Police officer giving instructions to driver.
Certificate
Crime prevention

Understand the latest ways to limit crime.

Law enforcement professional speaking to students.
Certificate
Criminal justice leadership and management

Take charge in your criminal justice career.

Departmental news

Loading

Immersive academics

Advisement
Find academic help and guidance
Courses
Search departmental courses
Transfer Credit
Bring college credit with you to MSU

Helping you succeed

Student getting ready to use laptop in class.
Scholarships and financial aid

Find support for your education

Criminology student Brandon Hill and local attorney Dee Wampler.
Student opportunities and services

Get involved on and off campus

Criminology professor Aida Hass talking to student in hallway.
Faculty and staff

Meet your department

Graduating student holding posted by the bear statue.
Alumni and friends

Stay in touch with your alma mater