Overview

You’ll obtain key knowledge and learn field techniques from accessible, expert faculty who are leaders in their fields and passionately focused on helping you achieve your academic and professional goals.

Study federal law enforcement procedures from a former U.S. Marshal.

Find out how to provide services to youth in the system from a former juvenile probation officer for the city of St. Louis.

Learn about the prison system from a former corrections officer.

Explore the legal side of the criminal justice system from a Missouri municipal judge.

No matter your interests, you’ll find a mentor ready to help you learn all you need to know to succeed. UCM even provides majors in Criminal Justice and Criminology with a dedicated career coach to help you focus your coursework and find a job. Our faculty and advisors are connected to every step of your learning and development — from sponsoring student activities to involving you in their research projects.

Career

Through focused coursework and learning opportunities outside the classroom, your bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Central Missouri will prepare you for a career serving your community. You’ll be ready to excel in jobs that involve policing and enforcing the law, investigating fraud and abuse and helping people in the criminal justice system through youth programs and legal aid.

In addition to finding employment in county sheriffs’ offices, local law enforcement agencies and police departments, law practices and insurance companies, graduates have found rewarding careers in security operations, investigations analysis, community mental health liaising and more with organizations such as:

American Express

Compass Health

Kansas City Chiefs

Morgan Stanley

National Parks Service

State Street Bank and Trust

You can also pursue graduate school or a professional degree if you’re interested in practicing law, teaching or going into a research field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice

Orientation to the Criminal Justice Major

History of Corrections and Penal Institutions

Ethics in Criminal Justice

Police Organization and Management

Criminal Law and Procedure

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Warrensburg, United States

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 829 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the International Student Application

Pay the non-refundable $75 application fee

Prove English proficiency

Provide financial support letter

Provide a bank statement with adequate funds

Official Transcripts

Photocopy of passport

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19370 USD / year

≈ 19370 USD / year
Out-of-State

19370 USD / year

≈ 19370 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10460 USD / year

≈ 10460 USD / year

Additional Details

$285 per credit for the online option.

Living costs

Warrensburg

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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