Master of Science [M.S] [Criminal Justice] From University of Central Missouri

When you are ready to continue your education, choose a well-established program with world class faculty.? The Department of Criminal Justice at UCM was founded in 1962 and has stayed true to its roots while continuing to innovate and keep pace with today?s criminal justice agencies.

As a graduate of our program, you will be able to:

• Articulate knowledge of the major issues facing the criminal justice system in the nation and world.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the multidisciplinary criminal justice theories and their implications for policy.
• Understand how to access research, conduct original research, and apply research findings to problems with crime or the criminal justice system.
• Communicate in a knowledgeable and professional manner for a variety of academic and criminal justice settings.
• Demonstrate an advanced writing capacity with the ability to use and reference literature properly.