Overview

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

The M.S. in Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Missouri - Kansas City prepares those seeking appropriate study and academic credentials to qualify for management and administrative positions in justice-related agencies. The degree may also serve as preparation for advanced study in criminology and criminal justice at the doctoral level.

Students graduating from this program will:

analyze research on criminal justice topics

communicate professionally and effectively orally and in writing for the identified audience.

apply a broad and deep knowledge of the prevailing explanations for criminal behavior to understand criminal justice problems.

identify and evaluate the most appropriate policy or program to address criminal justice issues.
design and execute research on a criminal justice topic.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociological Methods

Qualitative Research Methods in Criminal Justice

Intermediate Statistics

Advanced Criminological Theory

Seminar: Policy And Decision Making In Criminal Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but the priority deadline for Spring entry is November 1.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 141 other Masters in Criminology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed an undergraduate degree, from an accredited university or college, preferably with coursework in the socio-behavioral sciences sufficient to prepare for graduate-level study in the criminal justice and criminology field.

Achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all undergraduate work.

Additionally, applicants must upload a personal statement. This statement should be two to three pages in length (double-spaced) and should identify how the applicant's undergraduate education and their work or personal experience has prepared them for graduate study.

Two letters of recommendation: Applicants should provide contact info for at least two individuals who have agreed to provide references on their behalf. Letter writers will be asked to submit these electronically.

Tuition Fee

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International

38580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1286 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

38580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1286 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

15360 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 512 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Kansas City

980 - 1596 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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