Overview
Key facts
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
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Criminal Law Public Law Criminology View 619 other Bachelors in Criminology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Immigration documents: Submit photocopies of your passport pages (also include this and marriage license for any dependent that will be accompanying you).
- High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and Transcripts
- Attend Access IEP Program or submit Proof of English Language Proficiency
- Proof of financial support. Financial Support Documentation available on the right.
Tuition Fee
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International
22000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22000 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
22000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22000 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Ashland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.