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There are a number of ways to get a criminal justice education in Missouri. We have narrowed your choices down by putting together a comprehensive list of some of the most well respected schools in the country. There are several online criminal justice schools in Missouri as well as a number of traditional campus programs located throughout the state. We have compiled the resources you need to find a program that fits what you're looking for.

University of Phoenix has become one of the Nation's leaders in criminal justice education and has campuse locations in Missouri as well as online programs. Click here to request information from one of these campuses.

Criminal Justice Careers in Missouri

Crime rates in Missouri have increased in recent years, particularly in the urban areas of the state. There has been and continues to be a shortage of law enforcement personnel throughout the state. This creates great opportunity for those interested in law enforcement careers. A criminal justice degree can help with finding employment and promotional opportunities. The largest employers of criminal justice graduates in Missouri are city, state, and federal government agencies. Law enforcement is not the only career for Missouri criminal justice graduates. Attending law school, becoming a paralegal, education, and forensics are very popular options. To learn more about different career opportunites, visit our Career Center.

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Missouri

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Liberty University Online: Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Online Education Database has ranked Liberty University among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row.

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix Online: University of Phoenix will prepare you for careers in the field of criminal justice wherever you choose to reside. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the country and is dedicated to their students.

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Administration of Justice and Security
Information Systems Security Certificate

Walden University Online: Regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, which is one of six accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

B.S. in CJ - Homeland Security
B.S. in CJ - Management & Administration
B.S. in CJ - Crime and Criminals
B.S. in CJ - Information Systems Security
M.I.S.M. - Enterprise Information Security
M.P.A. - Homeland Security, Law and Public Policy, or Local Government Mgmt
M.S. in Psychology - Terrorism & Security or Crisis Mgmt and Response
Ph.D. in Human Services - CJ
Ph.D. in Public Policy & Admin - CJ, Homeland Security Policy, or Public Safety Mgmt

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American InterContinental University:

Associates in Criminal Justice Administration
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Forensic Science
BSCJ - Special Populations

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Anna Maria College:

Bachelor's in Fire Science
Master's in Emergency Management
Master's in Fire Science

Ashford University:

BA in Social Science - CJ
BA in Organizational Management - CJ
BA in Organizational Management - Public Safety

Boston University: Well known and respected in the law enforcement community as a top tier master's education. Many federal, city, county, and state law enforcement professionals have earned their master's degree from Boston University.

Master's - Criminal Justice

Bowling Green State University:

Master's in CJ

Berkeley College Online:

Associate's in Justice Studies - CJ
Bachelor's in Justice Studies - CJ

Briarwood College:

Associate's in Paralegal
Associate's in CJ
Bachelor's in CJ

Bryant & Stratton College:

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Paralegal Studies

Capella University:

BS in Public Safety - CJ
BS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
BS in Public Safety - Homeland Security
MS in Public Safety - CJ, Emergency Management, or Leadership
PhD Programs - CJ, Emergency Management, and Public Safety Leadership

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Colorado Technical University Online:

AS in CJ - Stonecliffe College Online
AS in Paralegal Studies
BS in CJ
BS in Financial Forensics
MS in Management - Criminal Justice

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Creighton University:

Online Master of Negotiation and Dispute Resolution - International Concentration

Devry University:

Bachelor of Technical Management - CJ

Drexel University:

BS in Criminal Justice (Online)

Eastern Kentucky University:

Bachelor's in Corrections and Juvenile Justice Studies
Master's in Correctional/Juvenile Justice Studies

Everest College Phoenix Online :

Associate's in Criminal Investigations
AA in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Everest University Online:

Associate's in Criminal Investigations
Associate's in Homeland Security
Associate's in CJ
Associate's in Paralegal
Bachelor's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in CJ
Bachelor's in Paralegal

Globe University:

Certificate in Paralegal
Associate's in CJ
Associate's in Paralegal
Bachelor's in CJ
Bachelor's in Paralegal

Kaplan University:

Certificate - Crime Scene Technician
Certificate - Management and Supervision
AAS in CJ
AAS in Fire Science
Bachelor's in - CJ, Corrections, Computer Crime, Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Psychology, Homeland Security, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, CJ Administration and Management, Fire & Emergency Management, Fire Science, International & Comparative CJ

Keiser University:

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Homeland Security
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Legal Studies

Lincoln College Online:

B.S. in Criminal Justice and the Study of the Criminal Mind
B.S in Information Management and Security

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Miller-Motte College Online:

Bachelor of Science in CJ

Minnesota School of Business Online:

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Northwestern College:

AA in Criminal Justice

Portland State University:

Bachelor's in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Post University Online:

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Legal Studies

Rasmussen College Online:

Associate's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Associate's in Criminal Justice
AACJ - Corrections
AACJ - Crime Scene Evidence
AACJ - Law Enforcement
Associate's in Accounting - Financial Investigation
Associate's - Paralegal
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Certificate - Police Officer Education

Regis University:

Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Master of Nonprofit Management
Master of Science in Criminology

Saint Joseph's University Online:

Certificate in Behavior Analysis
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in CJ - Behavior Analysis Specialization
Master of Science in CJ - Homeland Security Specialization

Saint Leo University: Distance Learning

Bachelor's in Homeland Security

South University Online:

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
Bachelor's CJ - Juvenile Justice
Bachelor's CJ - Crime Scene Investigation
Bachelor's CJ - Law Enforcement
Master's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Master's in CJ - Corrections
Master's in CJ - Cyber Crime

Strayer University Online:

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Legal Studies
Bachelor's Criminal Justice - Computer Security & Forensics
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice Administration
Bachelor's - Homeland Security & Administration
Bachelor's - Homeland Security Technology

Tiffin University:

Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Justice Administration
Master's - Crime Analysis
Master's - Criminal Behavior
Master's - Homeland Security Administration
Master's - Justice Administration

University of Cincinnati:

Master's in Criminal Justice

University of the Rockies - Online:

Master's of Arts in Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies
Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies

Upper Iowa University:

BS in Criminal Justice

Utica College:

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity - Cybercrime Investigations & Forensics
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity - Information Assurance
Bachelor's in Economic Crime Investigation
Executive Master's in Economic Crime Management
MBA in Fraud Management
M.P.A. - Homeland Security, Law and Public Policy, or Local Government Mgmt
MS in Criminal Justice Administration - Planning and Leadership

Virginia College:

AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Cybersecurity

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Westwood College Online:

Associate Degree - Paralegal
Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice

Schools Offering On-Campus Criminal Justice Programs in Missouri

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University of Phoenix:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's | Administration of Justice and Security, Criminal Justice/Administration, Organizational Security & Management

Click a Location to Request Program Information => St. Louis or Springfield

Allied College:

Programs Offered: Diploma | Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Maryland Heights

Colorado Technical University:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Court Reporting, Criminal Justice, Cybercrime Investigations, Forensic Investigation

Click a Location to Request Program Information => North Kansas City

DeVry University:

Programs Offered: Bachelor's, Master's | Certified Fraud Examiner, Technical Management - Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Kansas City (UnderGrad), Kansas City - Downtown (Graduate), and St. Louis - West, St. Louis - Downtown

Everest College:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Paralegal

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Springfield

Hickey College:

Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's | Paralegal, Legal Administration

Click a Location to Request Program Information => St. Louis

National American University:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Paralegal Studies

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Kansas City (Northland), Independence

Sanford-Brown College:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Fenton

Vatterott College:

Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's | Criminal Justice, Legal Assisting, Paralegal Studies

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Springfield, St. Joseph

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