200,000+
Alumni from our Global Campuses
Students in the Criminology and Criminal Justice degree program learn about crime, deviance and the American criminal justice system. Working toward a BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice, students explore the issues of greatest interest to criminologists working in the field today. At Webster University, the criminology curriculum combines the fundamentals of criminology and criminal justice into one field of study. The courses focus on training in multiple data-analysis methods commonly used by criminologists and criminal justice professionals. Studying crime and deviance with a particular emphasis on critical-thinking skills, students learn the ways professionals explain, predict and prevent crime and victimization.
Points of Distinction
- Faculty members are professionals currently working in the field of criminology and criminal justice who can bring real-world experience and the latest theories and practice to the classroom.
- Students can take specialized courses in transnational crime, terrorism, and homeland security at a global university with a truly transnational perspective.
- Students have an opportunity to supplement coursework for the major in diverse fields such as human rights; cybersecurity; sociology; women, gender and sexuality studies; and cultural anthropology.
- Students have numerous opportunities to collaborate with faculty on research projects.
“Being inside has a major impact on the mental health of someone; I want to prepare people for a positive life after imprisonment.”
Kia Wyatt
BA in Criminology, ’21
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Find out more about the overall curriculum, electives, learning outcomes and more for the Criminology and Criminal Justice major.
Program Details
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Locations
Our Criminology and Criminal Justice degree is offered in person at our Webster Groves, Missouri campus and through Webster University Online.
What Can You Do With a BA in Criminology and Criminal Sciences?
Alumni Success and Job Outlook
- Jobs for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists are predicted to increase 4% through 2030. As of May 2021, the median annual pay for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists is $60,250 (U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics).
- Jobs for police and detectives are predicted to increase 7% through 2030. As of May 2021, the median annual pay for police and detectives is $66,020 (U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics).
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Contact the Admissions Office to Find Out More
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Call 314-246-7800 or 800-753-6765 or send an email to admit@webster.edu.