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Criminal Justice and Criminology

University of Missouri - Kansas City

United States of America, Kansas City

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University of Missouri - Kansas City

United States of America , Kansas City

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines30-Dec-2021 November-2021

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 26,804 / year

Apply Date November-2021

Next Intake 30-Dec-2021

Criminal Justice and Criminology

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Overview The M.S. in Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Missouri - Kansas City prepares those seeking appropriate study and academic credentials to qualify for management and administrative positions in justice-related agencies. The degree may also serve as preparation for advanced study in criminology and criminal justice at the doctoral level.Student Learning OutcomesStudents graduating from this program will:demonstrate broad and deep knowledge of the prevailing explanations for criminal behavior (both macro/social causes, as well as micro/ individualistic causes). Students will understand the historical origins of the prevailing theoretical explanations for criminal behavior, and will become fluent in the empirical literature that has served to test and further develop those theories.demonstrate the ability to design and execute research. Specifically, students will learn how to fully develop and execute a research proposals/projects of both a qualitative and quantitative nature. Students will also demonstrate the ability to analyze data, interpret findings, and communicate those findings in an accessible way to a general audience.demonstrate comprehensive knowledge regarding trends in crime, including crime trends throughout American history, and reasons for shifts in crime trends. Likewise students will demonstrate how and why policy develops within the Criminal Justice System, as well as what impact major policy shifts have had on the Criminal Justice System. I want to find another Master Course

The M.S. degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology (CJC) at the University of Missouri - Kansas City offers coursework that emphasizes policy analysis of criminal justice and criminology issues.

Disciplines

Criminology

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : Completed an undergraduate degree, from an accredited university or college, preferably 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.Additionally, applicants must upload a personal statement. This statement should be two to three pages in length (double-spaced) and should identify how the applicant's undergraduate education and their work or personal experience has prepared them for graduate study. Two letters of recommendation: Applicants should provide contact info for at least two individuals who have agreed to provide references on their behalf. Letter writers will be asked to submit these electronically.