Missouri State University-West Plains
Criminal Justice, Associate of Arts
Overview
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice at Missouri State University-West Plains, with Criminology and Law Enforcement options. The program page describes the first two years of coursework toward a bachelor's degree and says Criminal Justice courses are available online.
- Official program name
- Criminal Justice, Associate of Arts
- Awarded degree
- Associate of Arts · major: Criminal JusticeSource: wp.missouristate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Associate
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: wp.missouristate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Associate track
- Transfer-oriented associate degreeThe college describes the degree as designed to transfer toward a bachelor's degree. Which credits a receiving school accepts is that school's decision.Source: wp.missouristate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- West Plains, MOSource: wp.missouristate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degreeCriminology — formal concentration / trackLaw Enforcement and Policing — formal concentration / track (“Law Enforcement”)
- Tracks / concentrations
- Criminology · Law EnforcementSource: wp.missouristate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Duration
- Not verified
Why this program is listed
Dedicated AA in Criminal Justice with Criminology and Law Enforcement options.
Degree title names criminal justice; the programs list names Criminology and Law Enforcement options.
Source: wp.missouristate.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campusSource: wp.missouristate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Other
- The page says Criminal Justice courses are available online; it does not state that the AA can be completed fully online.Source: wp.missouristate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
Admissions
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Missouri resident, seated classes, Tier 1 (course prefixes include CRM and SOC)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $171 | per credit · 2026-2027Source: wp.missouristate.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Non-resident, seated classes, Tier 1 (course prefixes include CRM and SOC)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $342 | per credit · 2026-2027Source: wp.missouristate.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Common fee (per credit hour)
- $60 per creditMandatorySource: wp.missouristate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Online class surcharge for Tier 1-5 courses (per credit hour)
- $30 per creditSource: wp.missouristate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- wp.missouristate.edu/Academics/criminal-justice-degree-info.htm — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- wp.missouristate.edu/Academics/programs.htm — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- wp.missouristate.edu/RecReg/costs.htm — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
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