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Overview
The Criminal Justice and Criminology Department offers students the opportunity to analyze and interpret systems of social control that are applied through the criminal justice system and throughout society. The major develops skills in critical thinking, communication and conducting and evaluating research to promote evidence-based decision-making. Inclusive learning environments require students to become knowledgeable and culturally competent individuals. As such, the major emphasizes community engagement and service to prepare students for jobs and leadership opportunities that will allow them to engage with the broader community and to become future change agents.
Career Prospects
Criminal Justice and Criminology (CJC) students find employment in many fields within the criminal justice system and beyond. From careers in law enforcement, the courts or corrections, to those in advocacy, counseling, victim services and community organizing, CJC graduates create their own path toward justice. In addition to preparing graduates for employment, a CJC degree is fantastic preparation for continued education in graduate school or law school.
$52,000
Median salary
Program Structure
Delivery of this program is 100% online: no campus visits are required. Courses are semester-based. Students typically take five classes each semester and finish in four years.
Course work includes:
Structure and functioning of the criminal justice system
Theories of crime and deviance
Understanding and conducting research on crime and justice
Trauma, crisis intervention and advocacy
Critical analysis of race, class and gender in the criminal justice system
Accreditation
The University of Missouri-Kansas City is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.
Courses
Courses for this program are 100% online: no campus visits are required.
Successful completion of the program requires 120 credit hours of course work, which may include transfer credits from other regionally accredited institutions.
Course planner
The chart below shows the courses offered in this program. Courses are 3 credit hours each, unless stated otherwise. The university reserves the right to change or cancel courses as needed.
UMKC essentials
GEFSE First Semester Experience
GECRT-AH Critical Thinking in Arts & Humanities
GECRT-SC Critical Thinking in Natural & Physical Sciences
GECRT-SS
Critical Thinking in Social & Behavioral Sciences
GECDV Culture & Diversity Course
GECUE Civic & Urban Engagement Course
Written communications
ENGLISH 110 English I: Introduction to Academic Prose
ENGLISH 225 English II: Intermediate Academic Prose
Oral communication
Choose one of the following:
COMM-ST 110
Fundamentals of Effective Speaking and Listening
COMM-ST 140
Principles of Communication
COMM-ST 277
Interpersonal Communication
Constitution course requirement
Choose one of the following:
CJC 364
The Supreme Court and the Criminal Process
HISTORY 101
U.S. History to 1877
HISTORY 102
U.S. History Since 1877
HONORS 230
Honors American Government
POL-SCI 210
American Government
Foreign language 3rd semester level
Laboratory science experience 1 credit hour
Foundation courses
CJC 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJC 301 Theoretical Criminology
CJC 302 Methods of Criminological Research
CJC 303 Introduction to Statistics in Sociology and Criminal Justice
Systems courses
Select one course each from two different systems:
Policing:
CJC 351
Policing in the Community
CJC 354
Policing in America
Courts:
CJC 361
Principles & Practices of Criminal Courts
CJC 364
The Supreme Court and the Criminal Process
Corrections:
CJC 370
Principles of Corrections
CJC 371
Community Corrections
Capstone course
CJC 495WI Capstone: Criminal Justice and Criminology
Major electives
CJC 280
Gangs and Crime
CJC 385
Victimology
CJC 390
New Dimensions In Criminal Justice
CJC 395
Criminal Justice and Criminology Career Exploration
CJC 430
Women, Crime and Criminal Justice
CJC 431
Hate & Bias Crimes
State Authorization
States require that the University of Missouri-Kansas City be authorized to deliver university-level distance/online education to their residents. Each state handles this process differently.
Students residing in all states are eligible to enroll in this program.
How to Apply
Fulfill the admission requirements
For freshmen
Official test scores, like ACT or SAT, if applicable.
Freshman applicants also have the option of being reviewed with or without test scores, please see the Freshman Application Process more information.
Completed 17 specific high school courses with good grades.
This program accepts rolling admissions, so you can apply at any time. We recommend you submit your application at least six weeks before the beginning of the term in which you wish to start your course work.
To start classes in fall Apply by: June 15 (Classes begin in August)
To start classes in spring Apply by: Nov. 15 (Classes begin in January)
Required documents
Citizenship, residency and visa information (if applicable)
Names and locations of previous college or high school and dates you attended
Transcripts
Complete the online application
Domestic application fee: No application fee. All new undergraduate, domestic, first-time college students can apply without paying an application fee.
International application fee: $75.00
Note: If you were ever enrolled at UMKC as a degree-seeking student, you do not need to resubmit the general UMKC application fee.
Application fee waiver questions: Contact the UMKC Office of Admissions with questions via 816-235-8652 or 1-800-775-8652 or admissions@umkc.edu.
