Contact Us Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Missouri State University Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897 Phone: (417) 836-3799 Website: http://Criminology.MissouriState.edu Email: Criminology@MissouriState.edu
Admissions Dixie Williams, Assistant Director of Admission – Transfer Coordinator Missouri State University 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897
Why Study Criminology at Missouri State? • Learn to develop solutions to the issues of crime and to problems within the criminal justice system. • Enjoy a variety of community partnerships and opportunities experiencing law, police, courts and corrections firsthand. • Receive a broad, liberal arts education introducing you to the diversity of the criminology field and preparing you to be an effective problem solver, creative thinker and excellent communicator in your career.
Phone: (417) 836-4315 Website: http://www.MissouriState.edu/Admissions/OTC.htm Email: DixieWilliams@MissouriState.edu
Adult Student Services
Earn Your Bachelor of Science in Criminology Online at MSU
Jonathan Talley, Director of Adult Nontraditional Student Resources Missouri State University 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897 Phone: (417) 836-8549 Website: http://AdultStudents.MissouriState.edu/ Email: JonathanTalley@MissouriState.edu
Missouri State Online Missouri State University adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or on any basis (including, but not limited to, political affiliation and sexual orientation) not related to the applicable educational requirements for students in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University.
http://Outreach.MissouriState.edu/ BSCriminology.htm
Bachelor of Science in Criminology Course Sequence This is a model two-year graduation plan. Your path to graduation may vary slightly based on factors such as how many hours you would like to take each semester and if you plan to take classes in the summer.
First Semester (Fall)
Second Semester (Spring)
CRM 210 Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System CRM 250 Policing CRM 260 Criminal Law and the Courts CRM 270 Institutional and Community-Based Corrections
Total Credit Hours
3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs
12 hrs
CRM 320 Criminological Theory CRM 330 Juvenile Justice CRM 340 Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice CRM elective Total Credit Hours
Third Semester (Summer)
Fourth Semester (Fall)
CRM 345 Quantitative Analysis for Criminology 3 hrs and Criminal Justice CRM 365 Criminal Procedure 3 hrs CRM 380 Criminal Justice Organizations and Management 3 hrs CRM elective 3 hrs Total Credit Hours 12 hrs
CRM 355 Current Issues in Policing or CRM 375 Current Issues in Corrections CRM 598 Senior Seminar in Criminology and Criminal Justice Two CRM electives
Total Credit Hours
3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 12 hrs
3 hrs 3 hrs 6 hrs 12 hrs
Please note: You will need to complete additional hours/credits to reach the upper division credit requirement and the 125 total credit requirement for graduation.
Learning From a Distance
Transfer Students
To assist you with balancing work and education, the criminology program offers a completely online Bachelor of Science in Criminology degree. The online degree provides freedom and flexibility in course scheduling, while upholding our standards of excellence in education. Our programs strive to create a healthy balance between academic analysis and technical education needed for a successful career in the field.
General education courses previously earned may be transferable or are available online at MSU for completion of the BS in Criminology.
Admission into the online BS program follows the standard application and admission requirements. Consult with an advisor to develop your plan of study.
To begin the transfer admission process visit the Undergraduate Admissions and Transfer Office website at www.MissouriState.edu/OTC or phone Dixie Williams (800) 492-7700.
Minimum Computer Requirements for Online Courses • Windows or IBM compatible computer must be able to run Internet Explorer 8, Firefox 3.6 or Chrome. • Apple Macintosh computer must be able to run Safari 4.0, Firefox 3.6 or Chrome. • High speed Internet access. • 16 bit color video display card. • Hard drive disk space. (This is for downloading articles and installing required plug-in software.) • 24x CD-ROM drive (Some classes may provide supplemental materials via CD.) • Sound card and speakers. For more information about online courses, see Online.MissouriState.edu