Bachelor of Arts Criminology and Criminal

Students in the Criminology and Criminal Justice degree program learn about crime, deviance and the American criminal justice system. Working toward a BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice, students explore the issues of greatest interest to criminologists working in the field today. At Webster University, the criminology curriculum combines the fundamentals of criminology and criminal justice into one field of study. The courses focus on training in multiple data-analysis methods commonly used by criminologists and criminal justice professionals. Studying crime and deviance with a particular emphasis on critical-thinking skills, students learn the ways professionals explain, predict and prevent crime and victimization.

 

Career Path

Career path includes Police Officer, Corrections Officer, Forensic Science Technician, Probation and Parole Officer, Loss Prevention Specialist, Legal Researcher, Victim Advocate, Private Investigator, Security Consultant, Juvenile Justice Specialist.

Eligibility

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Webster University St Louis, Missouri below;



1. WASSCE/A level Certificate

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

Webster University St. Louis, Missouri will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes


August, 2025

From January, 2025 to May, 2025

Open

January, 2026

From May, 2025 to October, 2025

Open

August, 2026

From May, 2025 to May, 2026

Likely Open

January, 2027

From January, 2026 to October, 2026

Not Open

August, 2027

From May, 2026 to May, 2027

Not Open