MSSU Justice Studies

05/20/2026

FREE Training - Available to Everyone.
Date: June 2-3, 2026 9am-5pm
Location: Mills-Anderson Justice Center Auditorium
Seminar Title:
Investigative Response to the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children.
Presented by: Zero Abuse Project; Sponsored by: Children's Center; Hosted by: MSSU Justice Studies.

05/16/2026

We are so proud of these two recent MSSU Justice Studies Graduates.

05/08/2026

Spring 2026 has included many experiences and lots of immersive learning.
Students in our Criminal Procedures, Crime Scene Investigation II, and Criminal Evidence courses visited the Olatha Police Department, Joplin Municipal Courthouse, Kansas Division of the International Association for Identification Conference, and participated in a Mock Trial.

05/08/2026

Spring 2026 MSSU Law Enforcement 161st Class video.

04/30/2026

04/22/2026

04/17/2026

Professional Development Workshop

Success often depends on more than strong grades. Professional skills, confidence, and first impressions play a critical role in internships, graduate school, and career opportunities. The Professional Development Workshop is designed to help students strengthen these essential skills.

Participants will focus on professional communication, workplace expectations, and how to present themselves effectively in academic and professional settings. The workshop emphasizes practical strategies that help students stand out for the right reasons and feel prepared for real‑world interactions.

Whether you are applying for internships, preparing for interviews, or planning your next step after graduation, this workshop offers tools that support long‑term success.

Professionalism is a skill set. This workshop helps you build it.

04/16/2026

Our Most Popular Certificate: Legal Studies Certificate

Interested in law, justice, and how legal systems shape society? The Legal Studies Certificate is our most popular certificate program, and for good reason. It provides students with a strong foundation in legal concepts, institutions, and reasoning that are valuable across a wide range of careers.

Students in the Legal Studies Certificate develop skills in critical thinking, legal analysis, and professional communication while exploring topics such as courts, constitutional law, civil rights, and the role of law in society. The certificate is an excellent complement to majors in political science, justice studies, international affairs, and related fields, and it is especially beneficial for students preparing for law school or careers connected to public service, policy, or advocacy.

The Legal Studies Certificate helps students turn academic interest into practical preparation. If you want coursework that is rigorous, relevant, and highly regarded by students, this certificate is an excellent place to begin.

04/15/2026

Please give if you can!

We are two weeks away from the end of our fundraiser for Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri! We are collecting travel size and individually packaged items to meet the needs of the clients they serve. We have created an Amazon Wishlist for another way to donate items!

How you can help:
💚Gather complimentary items from hotels
💚Collect or purchase donations
💚Share this post online, with family, friends, and groups you're involved in
💚 Purchase items on the Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PG1BY4XTBFL?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_3

Connect | Advocate | Empower

04/14/2026

MSSU Justice Studies is offering their training schools again this year:
Field Training Officer (FTO)
First-Line Supervisor
Instructor Development
Seating is limited – Reserve now at https://www.mssu.edu/academics/arts-sciences/justice-studies/law-enforcement/ceu-training-dates.php