Criminology and Criminal Justice Undergraduate Program

Be part of the solution for a better world

Study all things crime – where it happens, how often it happens and why. Gauge crime’s impact on society and ways to limit or prevent it.

Join the criminal justice leaders of tomorrow

Degree options

Program information

Earn your bachelor's degree in criminology

Explore the criminology program and paths to complete your degree.

Additional options

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.

Open House Oct. 5

Lead the fight against crime

Curious about criminology and the justice system? At Missouri State's Criminology and Criminal Justice Open House on Oct. 5, you can see what it's like to protect and serve.

Meet with faculty, students and industry professionals, explore degree options and discover how to put your talents to work protecting your community.

A criminology professor and employee from the IRS talking to a family at an open house event.

Enhance your degree with a certificate

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

Two students reading through paperwork in a courtroom.

Certificate

Criminal courts

Certificate

Criminal investigation

Certificate

Family and juvenile support services

Certificate

Victim advocacy

Criminology students working together at Juvenile Justice Center in Springfield, Missouri.

Careers and outcomes

Explore your potential career paths

Stop crime and bring justice where it’s needed.

Value matters

And we have it. Our program has earned national recognition.

Distinction badge: Best online colleges for value. Awarded to Missouri State University’s criminal justice undergraduate program by SR Education Group. Distinction badge: Most affordable online colleges. Awarded to Missouri State University’s criminal justice undergraduate program by SR Education Group.