Program: Criminology and Criminal Justice (Comprehensive) (BA) - Missouri State University

Apr 01, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Major requirements

Note: Six hours may double count toward General Education requirements.

Lower division core:

All must be completed before enrolling in required courses at the 300 level or higher.

CRM 210 - Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System
CRM 220 - Criminology
CRM 250 - Policing
CRM 260 - Criminal Law and the Courts
CRM 270 - Institutional and Community-Based Corrections

Upper division core:

CRM 330 - Juvenile Justice
CRM 340 - Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice
CRM 341 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Data
CRM 365 - Criminal Procedure
CRM 415 - Difference and Diversity in Criminology
CRM 494 - Program Assessment in Criminology and Criminal Justice
CRM 496 - Senior Seminar in Criminology and Criminal Justice

12 additional hours in Criminology courses numbered 300 or higher.

Public Affairs Capstone Experience will be fulfilled by completion of:

CRM 496 - Senior Seminar in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Total Credit Hours: 45

University level requirements:

General Education Program and Requirements
General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

Accelerated graduate program in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Eligible students in this major may apply to the Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice program. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information. Refer to Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Classes for additional information and procedures for obtaining permission for Mixed Credit.