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Criminal Justice – Cooperative Degree with Missouri Southern State University
About the Program: This unique program Application Forms: Individuals seeking admission to the program must do so through the School of Graduate Studies at Southeast Missouri State University. To be admitted students must:
Applications may be submitted online or by downloading the application forms and then submitting them by regular mail. For information regarding the application process, please contact either The School of Graduate Studies at Southeast Missouri State University Please note that official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities must be sent by those institutions to the Southeast Missouri State University School of Graduate Studies. Unofficial transcripts are not accepted. U. S. citizens and international permanent residents who wish to apply for admission, click on the link above. Complete all required information and electronically submit the completed online form. Please note that a non-refundable application fee (see below for amount) must be paid online with a credit card to complete the application process. Apply via mail: Download Graduate Application Form for Domestic Applicants U. S. citizens and international permanent residents who prefer to submit applications via regular mail should download the application form in PDF format by by clicking the link above. The required information may be entered directly on these forms, printed and mailed to the mailing address below. Please note: For this application to be processed, a non-refundable application fee (see below for amount) must accompany the application in the form of check (payable to Southeast Missouri State University), money order or credit card (no cash please). Mailing Address: Application Fee Course Fees: All courses will carry Southeast Missouri State course numbers and fees will be paid at the Missouri Resident Incidental rate for Southeast Missouri State University. Click here for more information on the fees.
Curriculum/Degree Requirements: For more information on curriculum and degree requirements, click here to see the course list for the program.
Advising procedures/information: The Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology at Southeast Missouri State University serves as the major advisor for all admitted students. Contact the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology for an appointment at (573) 651-2541 or e-mail the coordinator. To insure that students have full access to academic advising, the Department of Criminal Justice Administration at Missouri Southern State University will provide an academic advisor as well.
Capstone Requirements: All Criminal Justice students must complete a thesis on their primary interest of study or complete a graduate-level internship and write and defend an internship paper. Thesis and internship requirements can be obtained from the School of Graduate Studies at Southeast Missouri State University. Extended Career Opportunities: Graduates of the program possess the skills and expertise to compete for high-level positions in criminal justice administrative and management positions in correction, probation, the courts, law enforcement, education, and the private sector. Current practitioners find themselves more competitive for promotion and assignment. Graduates without previous professional experience compete with veteran professionals for prestigious state and federal positions. The public’s concern for crime and safety generates interests and ensures a future for graduates. Real-World Experience: Students may complete graduate internships where they will work with the agency of their choice. Graduates have completed internships with United States Probation, the Federal Defenders and the United Nations. All participants must complete a major project as a requirement of the internship. Research Opportunities: Students have the opportunity to engage in research through their thesis projects and in collaboration with faculty engaged in research projects. The department is consistently involved in grants and serves the region by providing research assistance to many criminal justice agencies. Faculty and students work cooperatively to present research papers at major conferences and to later hone those projects for publication. Technical Assistance for Online Courses: For technical online assistance with courses taken through Southeast, contact Southeast Online at (573) 651-2298 or send an e-mail to the technical assistants. For online courses taken through Missouri Southern, contact MSSU Help Desk at (417) 625-2298 or send an e-mail. Graduation: A graduation fee of $35 is required. Students must apply for graduation by the posted deadline on the School of Graduate Studies web site. Students must be enrolled in GR699 during the semester of their graduation. Commencement: Students who complete the Masters program and wish to participate in a graduation ceremony will do so at Missouri Southern State University. Students will receive a single diploma indicating graduation from Southeast Missouri State University and Missouri Southern State University.
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