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Criminal Justice Schools in Missouri | MO

The country’s largest, single courthouse is found in St. Louis, Missouri. Called the Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse, named after the former U.S. Senator, the 29-storey building is the headquarters for both the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and the Eighth District U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Who knows? One day you may be working as a court reporter, paralegal, lawyer or judge in the Thomas F. Eagleton or another courthouse in Missouri. If you are passionate about the law, look at the list of criminal justice schools in Missouri to find applicable online or campus educational programs. You can start your studies with a paralegal, court reporting or legal studies degree. As you gain experience and knowledge you may decide to finish your law degree and become an attorney. From legal secretary to judge, most legal careers show a positive employment outlook in Missouri and will earn you a respectable yearly income.

Alternatively, you may like to complete a criminal justice degree in Missouri with a specialization in law enforcement, corrections, forensics sciences or emergency management. No matter what you decide, the state shows growth potential with each of these fields.

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in Missouri

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Missouri

Schools Offering Criminal Justice Degrees:

American InterContinental University Programs: Associates AABA Criminal Justice Administration, Bachelors BSCJ Law Enforcement Arizona State University Programs: BS in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Bachelor of Science in Political Science Ashford University Programs: BA Social and Criminal Justice, MA Organizational Management Public Administration, MBA Public Administration, Master of Public Administration, BA Political Science and Government, BA Homeland Security and Emergency Management, BA Social and Criminal Justice Political Science and Government, BA Social and Criminal Justice Corrections Management, BA Social and Criminal Justice Forensics, BA Social and Criminal Justice Homeland Security, BA Social and Criminal Justice Security Management, BA Law Enforcement Administration, BA Organizational Management Human Resources Management, BA Social Science No Concentration, BA Sociology Boston University Programs: Master of Criminal Justice Capella University Programs: PhD Criminal Justice, MS Criminal Justice, BS Criminal Justice, MPH Social and Behavioral Sciences, DPA General Public Administration, MPA General Public Administration, BPA General Public Administration, PhD Public Safety Leadership, MS Public Safety Leadership, BS Homeland Security, BS Security Management, DSW General Social Work Colorado Technical University Programs: Associates ASCJ Criminal Justice, Associate of Science in Paralegal studies, Master of Science in Management Criminal Justice Everest University Programs: Criminal Justice Associatess, Criminal Investigations, Homeland Security Associates, Paralegal Associates, Criminal Justice Bachelors, Homeland Security Bachelors, Paralegal Bachelors, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Florida Tech University Online Programs: Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Grand Canyon University Programs: BS in Public Safety Administration, MS in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement, MS in Criminal Justice Legal Studies, MS in Leadership Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadersh, BS in Public Safety and Emergency Management, Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Government a, BS in Justice Studies, BS in Sociology Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University Programs: Associate of Criminal Justice in Law Enforcement Kaplan University Programs: BS in Criminal Justice, BSCJ Computer Crime, BSCJ Corrections, BSCJ Crime Scene Investigation, BSCJ Forensic Psychology, BSCJ Homeland Security, BSCJ Law Enforcement, AAS in Criminal Justice, MS in Criminal Justice, MSCJ Corrections, MSCJ Global Issues in Criminal Justice, MSCJ Law, BS in Criminal Justice Administration and Management, MS in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, BS in Legal Studies, BS in Paralegal Studies, AAS in Paralegal Studies, MS in Legal Studies, MSLS Education and the Legal System, MSLS Legal System and the Media, BS in Environmental Policy and Management, BS in Public Administration and Policy, AAS in Public Administration, BS in Political Science, Master of Public Administration, MPA Criminal Justice, MPA General MPA Keiser University Programs: AA Criminal Justice, BA Criminal Justice, AA Homeland Security, BA Homeland Security, BA Legal Studies, AA Paralegal Studies Liberty University Online Programs: BS in Criminal Justice National American University Programs: Criminal Justice AAS, Criminal Justice BS Saint Joseph's University Programs: Online Masters in Criminal Justice, Post-Master Certificate in CJ with Homeland Security Specializat, Online Homeland Security Certification Saint Leo University Online Programs: Master of Business Administration Criminal Justice, AA in Criminal Justice, BA in Criminal Justice, BA in Criminal Justice Criminalistics Specialization, BA in Criminal Justice Homeland Security Specialization, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Forensic Science, Master of Social Work Management South University Programs: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Corrections Specializati, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Crime Scene Investigatio, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Cyber Crime Specializati, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Speciali, Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Administration Non Profit Specialization, Master of Public Administration Public Policy Specialization, Master of Public Administration Criminial Justice Specialization, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Homeland Security Speciali, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Corrections Specialization, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Cyber Crime Specialization Strayer University Programs: MBA Public Administration, Master of Public Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration Legal Studies, BS in CJ Criminal Justice Administration, BS in CJ Computer Security and Forensics, BS in CJ Homeland Security and Emergency Management, BS in CJ Homeland Security Technology, Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice Tiffin University Programs: Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Crime Analysis , Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Forensic Psychology, Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Homeland Security Adminis, Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Justice Administration University of Phoenix Programs: Associates Criminal Justice, Master of Science Administration of Justice and Security, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security and Management, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration Human S Virginia College Programs: Associates Criminal Justice, Associates Paralegal Studies, Bachelors Criminal Justice, Bachelors Paralegal Studies, Masters Criminal Justice, Bachelors Criminal Justice Homeland Security Walden University Programs: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Managem, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Homeland Security, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Human Services for Crimi, Master of Public Administration General, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology General, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Mental Health Applic, PhD in Human Services Self-Directed Clinical Social Work, PhD in Human Services Self-Directed Criminal Justice, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model General, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Criminal Jus, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Public Polic, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Public Safet, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based General, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Criminal Ju, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Homeland Se, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Law and Pub, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Public Poli, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Public Safe, Bachelor of Science BS in Political Science & Public Administrat, Bachelor of Science BS in Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Mana, Bachelor of Science BS in Criminal Justice Homeland Security, Bachelor of Science BS in Criminal Justice Human Services for Cr, Master of Public Administration Homeland Security Policy and Coo, Master of Public Administration Law and Public Policy, PhD in Human Services Course-based Clinical Social Work, PhD in Human Services Course-based Criminal Justice, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Law and Publ, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Forensic Psychology , Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Program Planning & E, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Psychology & Legal S

Missouri Criminal Justice Career Outlook

Various criminal justice careers in Missouri show a positive outlook for growth. Here are some examples. (The average numbers of annual job openings are provided by Projections Central):

• Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers – 390 openings/year
• Correctional Officers and Jailers – 230 openings/year
• Security Guards – 440 openings/year
• Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists – 80 openings/year
• Paralegals – 110 openings/year
• Lawyers – 220 openings/year
• Detectives - 60 openings/year
• Legal Secretaries – 40 openings/year
• Forensic Science Technicians – 20 openings/year

Check out the list of criminal justice schools in Missouri for information on programs so that you can become qualified for any of these positions. For example, if you would like to become a police officer, complete a criminal justice degree in Missouri with a major in law enforcement; most police and sheriff’s agencies prefer candidates to have a minimum of an Associate’s (two-year) Degree. Or, to become a paralegal, many schools offer either online or campus programs to become trained in that profession.

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

Missouri is home to two FBI field offices (in Kansas City and St. Louis) and three U.S. Secret Services field offices (in Springfield, Kansas City and St. Louis). Depending on what specific position you wish to pursue, to be eligible to work for one of these top federal agencies, you coul complete a criminal justice degree in Missouri with a major in homeland security, cyber security, counter terrorism, criminology, criminal justice or law enforcement.

Kansas City, MO is also home to the Heart of America Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (RCFL), a satellite office of the FBI’s National Program Office. RCFLs deal with performing forensic investigations on digital evidence that pertains to crimes such as child pornography and terrorism. If you are interested in working for this or a similar laboratory, check out the criminal justice schools in Missouri for information on information security, computer forensics or cyber security degrees.

Finally, a division of United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is located in St. Louis. To become a DEA Agent, the process usually starts with a law enforcement or criminal justice degree taken on campus or online.

Missouri Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & Missouri Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	8%	$39,000 – 43,000
Correctional Officers and Jailers	5%	$26,000 – 32,000
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	12%	$35,000 – 39,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	10%	$60,000 – 65,000+
Private Detectives and Investigators	10%	$38,000 – 44,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	10%	$42,000 – 49,000
Court Reporters	26%	$46,000 – 52,000
Lawyers	9%	$110,000 – 113,000+
Legal Secretaries	19%	$36,000 – 40,000
Judges and Magistrates	11%	$110,000 – 115,000+
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators	17%	$25,000 – 30,000
Forensic Science Technicians	14%	$44,000 – 48,000
Emergency Management Specialists	20%	$40,000 -45,000

Sources:Growth Projections projectionscentral.com ~ Salary Range bls.gov

Missouri Crime Rate

Missouri’s crime rate is 18% higher compared to the rest of the country, according to the National Institute of Corrections. Its violent crime rate is 25% higher, while its property crime rate is 17% higher than the rest of the country.

According to the FBI, in 2010, there were 27,252 cases of violent crime in Missouri, which includes murder, non-negligent manslaughter, rape, assault and robbery. This equates to 455 violent crimes/100,000 people. In that same year, there were more than 200,000 property crimes or 3,346/100,000 people. Property crime includes larceny, motor vehicle theft and burglary.

Missouri's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Jails	122	9,730
Prisons	20	31,269
Probation/Parole	40 districts	77,338

Source: www.nicic.gov