Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology

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Prepare professionals for a career in service to their community.

The Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology prepares students for jobs that help others. Whether that is in criminal justice, social work, or sociology, we have the program that you are looking for. The department is housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. 

Many courses in the Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology rotate on a 2 year schedule. Check the Course Rotation Page to see when the courses you want to take are offered.

Academic Programs

Find the degree or training in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or Sociology that helps you find the job that makes a difference.

Undergraduate Programs

Get your bachelor's degree in criminal justice or social work. Learn the basics you need to start your career helping others and making communities safer.
Criminal Justice Social Work Criminal Justice Online
Criminal Justice Undergraduate Student

Graduate Programs

Take your career to the next level with our online master's programs. Perfect for working professionals who want to move into leadership roles.
Online Master's in Criminal Justice
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Minors

Add useful skills to any degree with our minors. These shorter programs let you learn about criminal justice or sociology while studying something else.
Criminology and Criminal Justice Minor Social Work Minor Sociology Minor
Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology student studying for Minor Classes

Certificates

Quick, focused programs that teach specific job skills. Earn a certificate to show employers you have special training in a key area.
Law Enforcement Certificate
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Learn while doing!

With internships and real-world experiences, you do the work and learn in exciting places outside of the classroom.
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Accreditations

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Academic Programs

Find the degree or training in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or Sociology that helps you find the job that makes a difference.

Social Work Accreditation Data

The SEMO Social Work program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). See the mission and benchmark data for the program.
Social Work Outcomes Data
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More Resources

Find the resources that you need to be successful in the Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology.
Department Resources

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Location

Office Location

Grauel 016

Mailing Location

One University Plaza, MS 7950
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701