Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
Discover solutions to modern crime problems. Complete your first two years of coursework
at Missouri State University-West Plains.
Earn an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice and transfer anywhere to complete your Bachelor’s degree.
Earn a Criminology certificate to meet your professional goals.
Earn an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice and transfer anywhere to complete your Bachelor’s degree.
Earn a Criminology certificate to meet your professional goals.
Criminology Certificate
Criminal Justice courses are available online to fit your schedule.
A Criminal Justice degree is a pathway to a variety of job prospects. Employment opportunities include, but are not limited to, criminologist, law enforcement, criminal law, criminal investigator, victim advocate, FBI agent, and more.
A Criminal Justice degree is a pathway to a variety of job prospects. Employment opportunities include, but are not limited to, criminologist, law enforcement, criminal law, criminal investigator, victim advocate, FBI agent, and more.
Sample Careers and Salary Outlook
- FBI Agent
- 2026 US Median Salary: ~$81,000 - $129,000
- Criminologist
- 2024 US Median Salary: ~$101,690
- Financial Examiner
- 2024 US Median Salary: ~$90,400
- Emergency Management Director
- 2024 US Median Salary: ~$86,130
- Intelligence Analyst
- 2024 US Median Salary: ~$84,889
- Information Security Analyst
- 2024 US Median Salary: ~$124,910
- Police Officer or Detective
- 2024 US Median Salary: ~$76,290-$93,580
For More Information or How to Apply, Contact:
Dr. Jason McCollom, Associate Professor of History and Chair of the Department of Arts, Humanities,
and Social Sciences
Email: JasonMcCollom@MissouriState.edu
Phone: (417) 255-7284