UMKC Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology

The CJC Department serves more than 250 students, preparing them for careers in law enforcement, courts, and correctional systems through exposure to a wide range of coursework. Faculty in the CJC Department are dedicated to preparing today's undergraduate and graduate students to become future leaders in the criminal justice system.

We offer two degree programs for students: a Bachelor of Arts or a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology.

Undergraduate students may pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology (BA-CJC). Upon completion of a B.A. in Criminal Justice & Criminology, undergraduate students will leave the program with a comprehensive understanding of the functioning of the justice system, in addition to career preparation.

Graduates of UMKC's Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology department will:

*Have specific knowledge of the three major areas of America's criminal justice system: Police, Courts, and Corrections.

*Understand how each sub-system within the criminal justice system operates, and how they interact with one another.

*Have knowledge of the major criminological theories that attempt to explain delinquent and criminal behavior.

*Be able to read, understand, and utilize selections from the Criminal Justice and Criminology academic literature base, pertaining to a particular subject within Criminal Justice and Criminology.

*Possess the ability to craft a brief, organized and coherent essay in response to a question, problem, or issue.

*Know what career options are available to them with the credential of a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Criminology, and how to pursue those career options.