MSU West Plains BS in Criminology Brochure

Contact Us For More Information Deanna Smith, MSU Outreach Coordinator West Plains & Mountain Grove Gohn Hall #101 603 W. Main, West Plains, MO 65775 Phone: (417) 255-7777 Email: DeannaSmith@MissouriState.edu

Advisement Andrew Purvis, Criminology Instructor Phone: (417) 532-0518 Email: Purvis1776@MissouriState.edu Website: www.MissouriState.edu/WPCRM

For General Admission Questions

Why Study Criminology at Missouri State?

• Learn to develop solutions to the issues of crime and to solve problems within the criminal justice system.

Prepare for a career in law enforcement, courts and corrections.

• Take advantage of our diverse course offerings and earn an education that will allow you to become an effective problem solver, creative thinker and excellent communicator.

Undergraduate Admissions Dixie Williams, Assistant Director of Admissions – Transfer Coordinator Undergraduate Admissions Carrington Hall 204, Springfield campus Phone: (417) 836-5517 Email: DixieWilliams@MissouriState.edu Website: www.MissouriState.edu/transfer

Prepare for a Variety of Career Opportunities • • • • • •

Law Enforcement Private Security or Loss Prevention Juvenile Justice Victim’s Services Institutional Corrections Community Based Corrections/Treatment

Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/ Disability Employer and Institution.

Complete Your

Criminology Degree at Missouri State University in

WEST PLAINS

Transfer Four Equivalent MSU-West Plains 200 Level classes to MSU-Springfield Earn an Associate of Arts in General Studies degree.

Select the following courses, with the assistance of your advisor, as they will transfer and fulfill part of the major requirements needed for the Bachelor of Science in Criminology. Meet with an MSU transfer advisor early in your college career to determine other appropriate course work for your academic goals.

MSU-WP CRM 210 MSU-WP CRM 250 MSU-WP CRM 260 MSU-WP CRM 270

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MSU CRM 210 MSU CRM 250 MSU CRM 260 MSU CRM 270

Transfer to Missouri State!

Degree Requirements*

Complete your Associate of Arts (AA) in General Studies and four 200 level criminology courses at MSU-West Plains. With the assistance of your advisor, transfer to Missouri State – Springfield and earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminology degree right on the West Plains campus!

• Complete an associate degree with 62 hours including

How to Get Started q Apply for admission and submit your $35 application fee (waived for MSU-West Plains students) after completing the required 200 level CRM courses.

Apply online: www.MissouriState.edu/admissions/transfer. If you need assistance, contact us at (417) 836-6929 or email, DeannaSmith@MissouriState.edu .

q Submit your transcripts to: Office of Admissions, Missouri State University 901 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65897

CRM 210, CRM 250, CRM 260 and CRM 270.

• Complete a total of 125 credit hours

(40 hours must be 300 level and above).

• Complete the requirements for the Criminology Major (45 total credit hours, 36 hours of core requirements plus 9 hours of CRM electives).

• Complete last 30 credit hours from MSU.

q Get registered!

Fall Year 1 CRM 320 CRM 330 CRM 365 --- ---

Criminological Theory Juvenile Justice Criminal Procedure Elective Total Credit Hours

3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 12 hrs

Spring Year 1 CRM 355 CRM 380

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Current Issues in Policing Criminal Justice Organizations and Management Upper level elective (Online) Elective Total Credit Hours

3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 12 hrs

Fall Year 2 CRM 375 CRM 340

CRM 415 CRM ---

Current Issues in Corrections Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Online) Crime, Class, Race and Justice Upper level elective (Online) Total Credit Hours

3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs

12 hrs

Options • Consider an 18 credit online minor; such as sociology,

psychology, or professional writing. Check MSU Online web page for listings: www.Online.MissouriState.edu .

• Get a jump start on a master’s degree, while earning

your bachelor’s degree in criminology! Take 12 graduate level courses that will count toward both degrees. To be eligible, you must have a GPA of at least 3.25. For all eligibility requirements, visit our website at: www.

Criminology.MissouriState.edu/master/accelerated.htm .

Review the policy and application process on the web at: www.Criminology.MissouriState.edu/master/accelerated. htm .

q Complete the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if applying for financial aid. See FAFSA.ed.gov.

Complete your application prior to March 31 to take full advantage of financial assistance. q Schedule an appointment with your onsite departmental advisor. To receive an advisor, please call (417) 532-0518.

Course Sequence

* Students earning the Associate of Applied Science in Law

Enforcement would need to complete CRM 210, CRM 250, CRM 260, and CRM 270 plus additional courses to complete the Associate of Arts in General Studies.

Spring Year 2 CRM 598

CRM --- --- --- --- ---

Senior Seminar in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Online) Upper level elective (Online) Upper level elective (Online) Upper level elective (Online) Total Credit Hours

3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 12 hrs

Please note: You will need to complete additional credit hours to reach upper division credit requirement and the 125 total credit requirement for graduation.