Overview

About Criminal Justice at Ashland University

Are you interested in a career in law enforcement, corrections, or the private sector?

With the need for law enforcement and private security and detectives increasing six percent and the need for mediators increasing ten percent by 2026, now is the perfect time to start your criminal justice career. Previous Criminal Justice graduates now serve the public well in a variety of settings, including the police force, state highway patrol, home security, and more.

What To Expect In The Criminal Justice Program

In the past 3 years, over 60% of CJ graduates from Ashland University had completed at least one elective field experience with 45% of those participating in more than one.

Criminal Justice graduates now serve the public good in a variety of capacities, including: Chief of Police, US Marshal, Ohio State Highway Patrol Officer, working in the Cleveland Police Department Crime Lab, Homeland Security Officer, both adult and juvenile probation, and Intelligence Analyst at the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

Students can graduate with a BS in Criminal Justice in 3 years while still including a minor of their choice. Students also have the opportunity to graduate with two majors or multiple minors all within 4 years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice

Corrections

Role of Police

Criminology

Criminal Law

Ethics in Criminal Justice

Elementary Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.25

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed International Student Application;
A $50 non-refundable application fee;
A photocopy of applicant’s passport pages.
Proof of financial support showing the sponsor's ability to support the student with funds equal to or greater than the estimated expenses per year;
Academic records from all secondary schools, colleges, or universities attended;
Results of any state or government comprehensive exams, such as the Baccalaureate or the G.C.E., if applicable;
An official TOEFL score of 65 (iBT) or above (84 or above for Nursing program), or an IELTS score of 6.0 or above (7.0 or above for Nursing program), or PTEA score of 50 or above (59 or above for Nursing Program), or DET 95 (115 or above for Nursing Program);
If the TOEFL, IELTS, PTEA, or DET score is below the required level, or these tests have not been taken, the student may enter the Center for English Studies (ACCESS).

Tuition Fee

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International

29940 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29940 USD per year during 48 months.
National

29940 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29940 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

29940 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29940 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Ashland

1078 - 1787 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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