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Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Masters examining criminal justice and criminology theory and policy.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Select and apply relevant analytical
Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

Academic or research roles in criminology
Criminal justice
Public
Private and third sector agencies
Further study (PhD)

Curriculum

One-year masters (180 credits) on how the justice and penal system works and the issues of theoretical and social importance in criminology. Teaching uses lectures
Online and face-to-face tutorials
Discussion forums
and project and work-based learning
Keeping pace with current policy
Practice and debate.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma or certificate with a 2.0 high school GPA (US scale) after course-by-course evaluation
Transfer coursework 2.0 or above. English: TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS Academic 5.5
Duolingo 95 (or UCM English Test
Cambridge
Oxford ELLT) unless waived. Financial declaration and bank statement for the I-20. Source: UCM prospective undergraduate international page.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma/certificate (or college transcripts for transfer), Evaluated course by course with a calculated GPA, Official English-translated transcripts, Financial declaration and bank statement for the I-20, Passport copy.

Documents you’ll need

High School Transcripts
English Proficiency Evidence.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,274 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$30,550 USD

Program details

Campus	Warrensburg
Faculty or school	Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies
Department	Criminal Justice and Criminology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International scholarships listed on UCM international scholarships page.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.