Alexandria Dool wants to go as far as she can with criminology. With a future PhD in mind, she stayed at Missouri State University for its accelerated master’s program. An accelerated master's program lets you take graduate-level courses as you finish your bachelor's degree. Dool has a knack for research. Criminology professor Mary Bozarth, an attorney, noticed that trait … [Read more...] about When passion, research and experience combine
Harmony House is an advocacy group for victims of domestic violence. And, they need help. Opportunities are opening for criminology students to get practical, rewarding experience. There are opportunities for full internships and practicums. Or, you can volunteer for specific events. For example, The Halloween Hustle 5k Fundraiser is just around the corner. Volunteer … [Read more...] about Open Avenues in Victim Advocacy
That motto rings true for lifelong Lebanon resident, Hannah Harrill. After high school, she chose Ozarks Technical Community College in Lebanon for her associate's degree. “I then chose Missouri State because it was the natural choice after having completed my associate's through OTC. The transition was seamless.” Affordable and convenient That seamless transition … [Read more...] about Hannah Harrill: A degree from and for the community
In mid-October, you can preview the field of criminology firsthand. Criminology Open House Time and place: Oct. 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Strong Hall Sign up for the Open House and schedule a tour of campus Cops on Campus Time and place: Oct. 15, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., BearFest Village – the grass area between Plaster Stadium and McDonald Arena. Both events are free … [Read more...] about Calling all future criminology students
Christine Hannis has always been fascinated by the way the human brain works. She pursued this interest as an undergraduate. “I started off in journalism, but I was also in the introductory psychology class at the time, and I just fell in love with it.” Hannis changed her major, and took on a minor in criminology. “I learned about juvenile justice programs and … [Read more...] about Christine Hannis: Citizen crime preventer