Program Overview
The Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of Missouri - Kansas City is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Criminology and Criminal Justice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Kansas City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminology and Criminal Justice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sociology Of Law
- Intermediate Statistics
- Juvenile Justice
- Contemporary Corrections And Correctional Policy
- Correctional Rehabilitation And Treatment
- Directed Studies In Criminal Justice And Criminology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The minimum admission requirements for entrance into the M.S.-CJC program include the following:
- Completed an undergraduate degree, from an accredited university or college, with coursework in the socio-behavioral sciences sufficient to prepare for graduate-level study in the criminal justice and criminology field.
- Achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all undergraduate work.
- Completed three undergraduate courses one each\xc2\xa0in statistics, research methods, and theories of crime.
- Two letters of recommendation: Applicants should ask at least two individuals to provide references on their behalf using the\xc2\xa0MS Letter of Recommendation form. \xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Missouri - Kansas City directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Missouri - Kansas City
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, United States
University of Missouri - Kansas City is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English