We are proud to house the Criminal Justice and Criminology Club, a student-led organization that is open to all students interested in criminal justice topics — students do not have to be a criminal justice and criminology major and no dues are required.
The club hosts our annual Back to School Bash, community partner presentations, Pizza with the Professors and various other social activities.
The club meets once every month, except during the summer, in the CJC student lounge (Cherry Hall room 440).
Follow us on Instagram (#CJCROOS), Facebook (UMKC Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology), and Twitter (RoosCjc) for updates on upcoming events and activities.
The Mock Trial program consists of two components — the mock trial team and the mock trial course. Students choose to participate in both or either independently.
On the mock trial team, students use trial advocacy skills to try cases. Teams work to enhance their trial advocacy skills and travel across the country, representing UMKC and competing for a national title.
Students follow a criminal case from arraignment to appeal to learn about the rules and structures that apply at each stage and gain experience reading and briefing decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court. After learning about the process, students then have the opportunity to try a criminal case.
To participate on the mock trial team or in the mock trial course, you must be an enrolled undergraduate student and in good standing at UMKC. Students at all stages of their undergraduate career are welcome.
Alpha Phi Sigma is the National Honor Society for criminal justice. In order to become a member, students must meet certain academic qualifications. Students must also pay a one-time initiation fee to national headquarters, as well as chapter dues each semester.
Students involved in the Mu Mu chapter enjoy many benefits after joining, including a membership certificate, lapel pin and wallet card and recognition at our annual awards ceremony. Active graduating members are eligible to wear the honor stole, medallion and cord at graduation.
Students may apply to join the honor society during a designated timeframe each semester. Application materials and deadlines will be provided at the beginning of each semester. The Mu Mu chapter of APS hosts a bimonthly book club and participates in multiple service projects per semester.
For more information about joining and participating in our activities, visit the national headquarters.
