MSSU Justice Studies

08/24/2026

LEO's - Need POST hours?
Our 24-Hour Training starts Night 1 of 6 this Thursday.

08/03/2026

TWO AGENCIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO HOST INTERNS FOR FALL 2026:
1. Joplin Police Department
2. MSSU Campus Police Department

We are accepting applications through Monday, August 10 - please help spread the word to any students who might be interested.

To apply, submit a single PDF document with the following:
• A polished resume
o It is strongly recommended that students meet with Career Services to review their resume before submission. Students with professional, polished, modern resumes are more likely to secure internships. A resume is the first opportunity to make an impression - we want it to be a good first impression and not that the person is disorganized, unprofessional, and ill-prepared to transition into the workforce.
• A brief cover letter discussing their interest in the internship. (1/2 - 1 page)
• The PDF file name should include the applicant's name.

Application packets should be emailed to [email protected] by Monday, August 10 for priority consideration. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, but those received by the priority deadline will be given first consideration.

Internship Details
• Selected applicants will earn 4 credit hours of CJ 0491 - Internship in Criminal Justice
o Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, department approval, cumulative GPA 2.5, and a CJ GPA 3.2. Exceptions must be approved by the department.
• Selected applicants must submit to a background check, fingerprinting, and will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement, agreeing to keep department information confidential.
• Weekly internship schedules in site will be negotiated with agencies.

07/29/2026

Our training for 2026 will be wrapping up before we know it.

Our 24-Hour NIGHT training is every Thursday Night from August 27 – October 1, 2026.
(Training includes Legal, Fi****ms, Racial Profiling, Implicit Bias, De-Escalation, and more).

Instructor Development School is October 26-30, 2026.

Register at: https://www.mssu.edu/academics/arts-sciences/justice-studies/law-enforcement/ceu-training-dates.php

07/22/2026

07/14/2026

Job Opportunity: Greene County Circuit Court Baliffs needed.

06/17/2026

Prepare for advanced roles in justice-related fields with MSSU’s Master of Science in Justice Studies. Build expertise in research, analysis, and social systems to support career advancement across public and private sectors.

06/15/2026

Recent Lion grads are already making an impact.

Meet Sydnie, Criminal Justice Administration graduate.

"I’m a law enforcement officer, D.A.R.E. Instructor for elementary schools, and was recently awarded Officer of the Year for 2025.

MSSU gave me the knowledge and hands-on skills I needed to be the best I can be every day at my job. From the instructors to the classes offered, I was well prepared to join the workforce, and they helped make me confident in my skills in criminal justice."

06/05/2026

Ever wondered how countries actually work things out behind the scenes? Our International Politics & Diplomacy Certificate gives you a front-row seat to the strategy, negotiation, and decision-making that shape the world.

06/04/2026

Want to be a police officer? Apply now for MSSU's Law Enforcement Academy. Deadline is July 15, 2026.

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.