Overview
About Criminal Justice and Criminology at University of Missouri - Kansas City
The 30-credit hour program includes a First Year Experience course; three critical thinking courses in the areas of Arts & Humanities, Natural & Physical Sciences, and Social & Behavioral Sciences; a Culture and Diversity course; a Civic & Urban Engagement course; two courses in Written Composition and one course in Oral Communication; and a Math Pathway course.
Students graduating from this program will:
- be able to communicate professionally and effectively orally and in writing for the identified audience.
- identify the diverse skills needed to succeed in this field and utilize these skills to address real-world problems.
- evaluate different careers paths resulting from their CJC undergraduate degree.
- demonstrate the ability to link theory, research and policy.
- demonstrate the ability to engage with and address existing social problems.
The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology is to offer students the opportunity to learn how to analyze and interpret the systems of social control that are applied through the criminal justice system and throughout society, as well as how to explain the causes and consequences of these social structures. This major focuses on crime, criminals, and professionals who handle these concerns through arrest, court processing and punishments.
As such, the major emphasizes community engagement and service so to prepare students for the jobs and leadership opportunities that will be necessary for their role as future change agents. The major offers skills in critical thinking and in conducting and evaluating research which promote evidence-based decision-making and effective communication. Always striving for best practices, this major is especially relevant to the urban engagement mission of the university, and its domain is always situated within inclusive learning environments which demand students become culturally competent individuals in order to understand and thrive in society.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Criminological Research
- Statistics in Sociology and Criminal Justice
- Policing in America
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Academic Records
- English Proficiency
- Personal Statement
- Passport
- Statement of Finances
- Affidavit of Support
- Supplemental Materials
- Immigration Documents
Tuition Fee
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30660 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1022 USD per credit during 48 months. -
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30660 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1022 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
11760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 392 USD per credit during 48 months.
Living costs for Kansas City
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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