Contact Us

For more information

Gib Adkins, Onsite Coordinator MSU-Lebanon, OTC Education Center22360 Hwy MM, Lebanon, MO 65536(417) 532-0518Email: Lebanon@MissouriState.edu

Websites: www.MissouriState.edu/LebanonCRMwww.MissouriState.edu/WaynesvilleCRM

For general admission questions

Undergraduate Admissions

Dixie Williams, Assistant Director of Admissions – Transfer CoordinatorUndergraduate Admissions, Carrington 204

Phone: (417) 836-5517DixieWilliams@MissouriState.eduWebsite: MissouriState.edu/otc

Why Study Criminology at Missouri State?• Learn to develop solutions to the issues of crime and

to problems within the criminal justice system.

• Our diverse course offerings allow you to receive an education that prepares you to be an effective problem solver, creative thinker and excellent communicator across numerous fields.

Prepare for a Variety of Career OpportunitiesOur diverse course offerings allow you to receive an education that prepares you to be an effective problem solver, creative thinker and excellent communicator across numerous fields, including:

• 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

LEBANON or

WAYNESVILLE

Transfer to Missouri State!

A NEW partnership with OTC allows you to transfer your associate in arts (AA) degree from OTC to MSU to complete a bachelor of science (BS) degree in criminology in Lebanon or Waynesville!

How to get startedqApply for admission and submit your $35 application fee at the beginning of your last semester at OTC. Apply online at: www.MissouriState.edu/admissions/transfer. If you need assistance, contact us at (417) 836-6929 or email Outreach@MissouriState.edu. Evening appointments available by request at OTC and MSU.

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

qComplete 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.

qSchedule an appointment with your onsite departmental advisor. To receive an advisor, please call (417) 532-0518.

qGet registered! With early admission you get to register early with MSU students.

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

Transfer the Equivalent of Four 200 Level Classes at MSUSelect your courses with the assistance of your advisor and include the following courses, as they will transfer and fulfill part of your MSU major requirements. Also, meet with a MSU transfer advisor early in your college career to determine otherappropriate course work for your academic goals.

MSU CRM 210 = OTC CRM 210 MSU CRM 250 = OTC CRM 250 MSU CRM 260 = OTC CRM 260 MSU CRM 270 = OTC CRM 270

Degree Requirements

• Complete an Associates degree with 62 hours including 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.

Course Sequence Fall Year 1 CRM 320 Criminological Theory 3 hrs CRM 330 Juvenile Justice 3 hrs CRM 365 Criminal Procedure 3 hrs --- --- Elective 3 hrs Total Credit Hours 12 hrs

Spring Year 1 CRM 355 Current Issues in Policing 3 hrs CRM 380 Criminal Justice Organizations and Management 3 hrs --- --- Upper level elective (Online) 3 hrs --- --- Elective 3 hrs Total Credit Hours 12 hrs

Fall Year 2 CRM 375 Current Issues in Corrections 3 hrs CRM 340 Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Online) 3 hrs CRM 415 Crime, Class, Race and Justice 3 hrsCRM --- Upper level elective (Online) 3 hrs Total Credit Hours 12 hrs

Spring Year 2 CRM 598 Senior Seminar in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Online) 3 hrs CRM --- Upper level elective (Online) 3 hrs --- --- Upper level elective (Online) 3 hrs--- --- Upper level elective (Online) 3 hrs Total Credit Hours 12 hrs

Options

• Consider an online minor of 18 credits with MSU such as sociology, psychology, professional writing. Check MSU Online web page for listings:

http://outreach.MissouriState.edu/online

• For students with an overall GPA of 3.25, who meet additional requirements, an accelerated master’s option is available allowing 12 graduate credits to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Review the policy and application process on the web at: http://criminology.MissouriState.edu/master/ accelerated.htm