Advance your criminal justice career
Degree options
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Degree plan
Start on your master’s degree as you finish your bachelor’s degree.
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Certificate
Leverage your career with certificates in crime prevention, criminal justice leadership
and management, and homeland security and defense.
Why earn a master’s degree in criminology and criminal justice at Missouri State?
- Set your own schedule with our fully online program.
- Equip yourself with the skills to advance in your profession: decision-making, policy analysis and leadership.
- We offer an affordable degree. Cover your costs with financial aid and scholarships.
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Careers and outcomes
Reach new levels in your criminology career.