Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice and Criminology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Missouri Kansas City

Program Overview

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology is to offer students the opportunity to learn how to analyze and interpret the systems of social control that are applied through the criminal justice system and throughout society, as well as how to explain the causes and consequences of these social structures. This major focuses on crime, criminals, and professionals who handle these concerns through arrest, court processing and punishments. As such, the major emphasizes community engagement and service so to prepare students for the jobs and leadership opportunities that will be necessary for their role as future change agents.

Program Key Stats

$29296 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Community development worker
  • Police officer
  • Prison officer
  • Probation officer
  • Social worker
  • Youth worker

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