Overview

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminology and Justice Studies from Kent State University prepares graduates for para-professional positions in the field of criminal justice studies.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminology and Justice Studies prepares graduates for para-professional positions in the field of criminal justice studies. The program can serve as a foundation for advanced study in several areas, including retail security, industrial security, forensics, law and corrections.

Graduates typically seek employment in probation offices, social service agencies, courts, local law enforcement offices and crime labs.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Explain the structure and function of the criminal justice system, namely police, courts and corrections.

Explain criminal law and how it intersects with and impacts society.

Explain and compare the theories on crime, criminality and criminal justice practices.

Communicate the experiences of marginalized populations within the criminal justice system.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Justice Studies

Issues in Law and Society

Victimology

Criminal Law

Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 322 other Bachelors in Criminology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of your Passport Biographical Page.

English Language Proficiency scores

Secondary School Graduation Certificate/Diploma/Attending Certificate (Certified English translation and original language).

Secondary School Transcripts/detailed mark sheets (Certified English translation and original language).

Financial guarantee (bank statements) that show sufficient funds to cover educational and living expenses.

Kent State Affidavit of Financial Support is required when you are funded by a sponsor(s). For example: parent, sibling, relative, friend, government, organization or institute/school.

Financial documents are only required after acceptance.

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

22904 USD / year

≈ 22904 USD / year
Out-of-State

22904 USD / year

≈ 22904 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13054 USD / year

≈ 13054 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition:

$14,800 per full program for residents

$15,400 per full program for non-residents

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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