Criminal Justice and Criminology University of Missouri - Kansas City

Overview

The Criminal Justice and Criminology programme at the University of Missouri - Kansas City offers a rigorous academic foundation for students interested in the mechanics of the legal system. This degree focuses on the analysis of social control, crime, and the professional practices involved in arrest, courts, and corrections.

Students engage with a curriculum that emphasises community involvement and urban engagement, preparing them to become effective change agents. The course develops essential skills in critical thinking, research evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making within inclusive and culturally competent learning environments.

The teaching framework is designed to link theoretical perspectives with practical policy applications.

Why Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Missouri - Kansas City?

This programme is specifically aligned with the university's mission of urban engagement, providing a relevant context for studying justice in a city environment. It offers distinctive teaching features that focus on developing leadership opportunities and professional communication skills for future practitioners.

The department provides a supportive academic atmosphere where students can participate in undergraduate research symposia and creative presentations. Facilities and resources are geared towards helping students identify diverse career paths and master the skills necessary for success in the field.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 1073 per credit
• National fee: USD 1073 per credit
• Local fee: USD 411 per credit

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Criminal Justice
• Theoretical Criminology
• Methods of Criminological Research
• Statistics in Sociology and Criminal Justice
• Policing In The Community
• Policing in America
• Principles & Practices of Criminal Courts
• The Supreme Court And The Criminal Process
• Principles Of Corrections
• Community Corrections
• Capstone: Criminal Justice And Criminology

Elective options may include:

• Delinquency And Juvenile Justice
• Gangs and Crime
• Criminal Justice & Criminology in Popular Media
• Race, Class and Justice
• Blackness as Threat
• Immigration and Crime
• Ethical Issues in Policing, Law, and Corrections
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Advocacy and Crisis Intervention
• Human Trafficking
• Mock Trial
• Victimology
• Women, Crime And Criminal Justice
• Hate & Bias Crimes
• Restorative Justice
• The Death Penalty In America

Careers with Criminal Justice and Criminology

Graduates are prepared for entry-level and middle-management roles within the public and private sectors. Common destinations include police and security services, juvenile justice systems, and post-adjudicatory organisations such as probation and parole services.

The degree also provides a pathway into administrative roles within local, state, and federal agencies. Furthermore, students can pursue careers in consulting, human services, journalism, and urban planning, or progress to graduate studies in law, social work, and teaching.