University of Central Missouri
Ward Edwards Building, Suite 1000, Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
Program Summary
Program Description
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. The CJC graduate program is one of the most flexible there is, offering classes 100% online or face to face in Warrensburg or Lee's Summit.
Earning a Master of Science in Criminal Justice will provide students with the knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen career field. This program is designed for those who wish to enter and/or progress in a criminal justice agency, seek a position of leadership, research, or teaching in criminal justice. As a graduate of their program, students 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.
Academic Background
Minimum Level of Education Completed
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Minimum GPA
70%
Minimum Language Test Scores
TOEFL
79
IELTS
6
Duolingo
120
Program Intakes
August 2025
Open date
October 16, 2024
Submission deadline
June 1, 2025
January 2026
Open date
November 14, 2024
Submission deadline
October 1, 2025
Cost and Duration
Master's Degree
Program Level
2 year master's degree
Program Length
$8962 USD
Cost of Living
$75 USD
Application fee
$12816 USD / First Year
Gross Tuition
Other Fees
Health Insurance and Program Fees: $3,207 per year
Technology and Material Fees: $1,610 per year
Study Destinations
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