Overview

As a Criminal Justice student at Muskingum University, you will develop into an ethical keeper of the justice system who can work to uphold and improve the justice system's policies and programs in careers including law, law enforcement, corrections, and children’s services.

Highlights

Study all three of the central components of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections
Enjoy electives from Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology
Observe the criminal justice system in action through court observations and trips to correctional facilities
Participate in internships at the local, county, state, and federal levels or with non-profits or the private sector
Meet Muskie grads and others currently working in the criminal justice system who are often featured as guest speakers in classes and for the greater campus community
Get involved with the Criminal Justice Association for career-related trips, activities, experiences, and community service
Conduct research with faculty for presentation at local, regional, or national conferences

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice
American Law Enforcement
American Courts
American Corrections
Spanish for Criminal Justice
Criminal Investigation
Organized Crime

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admission for national students.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your application for admission

High School transcript (can be uploaded after submission of online application)

Personal Statement (optional)

Letters of Recommendation (optional)

International students :

An essay, at least 500 words in length, describing yourself and explaining why you would like to study at Muskingum University
Certified bank letter showing sufficient funds for the first year. Letter should be on bank stationery and give the current balance in the account of the sponsor.
2 or more letters of recommendation written by teachers or your principal/headmaster/headmistress.
Official results of the SAT test or an approved test of English as a foreign language
Completed International Application Form, with signatures.
Official academic records of all secondary and post-secondary work taken, including examination results , including school leaving tests and certificates.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32464 USD / year

≈ 32464 USD / year
Out-of-State

32464 USD / year

≈ 32464 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32464 USD / year

≈ 32464 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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