Overview

There is a continual need for crime fighters and analysts in many fields and organizations. A degree in criminology and criminal justice prepares you for careers in policing, courts and law, government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, correctional facilities, drug rehabilitation programs, homeland security, forensic science, battered women’s shelters, hospitals, victim assistance programs, insurance companies, research firms, counseling, and other areas that require a balance of research and professional skills.

Our Criminology and Criminal Justice program at The University of Akron, started by practitioners for practitioners, has for 50 years been educating thousands of in-service professionals in various stages of their careers. Our faculty understand the demands on your time because they have been there.

Also, whether you are a traditional high school graduate, experienced professional, or active or retired military service member, we will work with you to create your own path to success.

For example, research indicates that military students can feel isolated after transitioning from team-based military service to individual study at a university. Thus, we have adopted a cohort model for the online program, meaning you will take all of your first- and second-year courses with the same group of students — fostering a sense of community and improving your success in the program and after graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice

Criminal Law

Jurisprudence

Criminology

Toxicology
Legal Studies

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Akron, United States

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 68 other Bachelors in Criminology in United States

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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

Online Application
Transcripts
Official Proof of English Proficiency
Official SAT/ACT (Optional)

Tuition Fee

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International

17239 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17239 USD per year during 48 months.
National

17239 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17239 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12799 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12799 USD per year during 48 months.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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