Location:

Springfield, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Criminology

Program Overview

Program Description:

As a graduate of Missouri State’s master’s program in criminology and criminal justice, you will be able to: - Critically analyze and assess justice-relevant policy options - Apply effective leadership and managerial strategies to strengthen agency practice - Engage in theoretically-grounded criminal justice policymaking - Use advanced research techniques to improve agency operations and control crime

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

If you do not have a bachelor’s degree in sociology, criminology or criminal justice, you are still encouraged to apply. You may be required to take up to 15 hours of undergraduate coursework at the discretion of the graduate program director. This requirement may be waived based on equivalent coursework, professional education or work experience in the criminal justice system.