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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice

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Become a Force for Good

Students majoring in Criminal Justice at William Woods University gain the knowledge, skills and abilities to excel in today's workforce and make significant contributions to society.

We don't just teach from behind a podium. We provide learning opportunities related to current issues and events while encouraging an ability to create real-world solutions in real-time. Our classes are taught by professionals who have expertise in their fields, have worked behind the badge, and understand what goes on in today's jurisdictions. Our graduates are making a difference in federal, state and local law enforcement agencies; security functions for both local and national corporations; and national, state and local government agencies. We believe success in the classroom builds success in the field, so we keep an open pipeline with our alumni to help network our interns and graduates for success.

Unique Opportunities

  • Attend Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, live appeals court.
  • Work part-time at the Missouri Department of Corrections through our unique partnership.
  • Gain experience with internships at the federal, state and local levels — including work with police departments, state highway patrol, industrial security and more.
  • Work with faculty on scholarly research.

Your Criminal Justice Degree at Work

Students who earn their BS in Criminal Justice have a wide range of in-demand career paths to choose from after graduation.

  • Police Officer
  • Correctional Officer
  • Probation & Parole Officer
  • Federal Agent

  • Paralegal
  • Crime Victim Advocate
  • Juvenile Justice Specialist
  • Court Administrator

  • Intelligence Analyst
  • Homeland Security Agent
  • Cybersecurity Specialist

  • Private Investigator
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Criminal Justice Professor
  • Non-profit Management

Criminal Justice Courses

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A robust electives list provides additional choices. Our Special Topics in Criminal Justice course ensures today's issues in CJ are tackled by today's WWU students.

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What Will I Learn?

  • Criminal Law
  • Criminology
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Ethics
  • Cybercrime
  • Corrections
  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Community Supervision
  • Juvenile Justice

“The professors in the criminal justice program are extremely knowledgeable in their field and have always been there for help when I needed it. They have made my college experience exciting and have given me the foundation for a job in criminal justice.”

Trevor McBride,,
Legal Studies- Criminal Justice Graduate