Overview

Many students successfully pursue graduate degrees in Criminal Justice and law at the Bowling Green State University, as well as public administration, sociology and counseling. Students also distinguish themselves by taking jobs with federal, state and local agencies involved in criminal justice.

Key features

A study by the Police Executive Research Forum provided a good description of the University’s criminal justice program. It noted that police agencies do not want higher education to provide technical training. Instead, agencies need students who can look at issues critically, make informed judgments and decisions, have an understanding about human nature and social arrangements, recognize cultural diversity, understand basic research, and communicate effectively.

Special Features and Opportunities

An intense internship requirement is one of the program’s strengths. Contact is maintained with numerous agencies that accept interns on a regular basis. Internships may be arranged with law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, probation/parole authorities, private security operations, prosecutors’ and public defenders’ offices, the local courts and some federal agencies. Feedback from both the agencies and the interns has consistently verified the value of “in-the-field” study to a well-rounded education.

Criminal justice students are encouraged to become part of an active criminal justice organization that provides excellent speakers, trips and social functions for members.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

American Government

General Psychology

Principles of Sociology

Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement in American Society

Crime Prevention and Security

Public Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate students may be admitted to BGSU after successful completion of 12 years of formal studies in primary and secondary schools.

$75 non-refundable application fee

Official transcripts from secondary school and from any post-secondary school attended (no photocopies accepted)

A copy of the applicant's passport or National ID

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

22330 USD / year

≈ 22330 USD / year
Out-of-State

22330 USD / year

≈ 22330 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14342 USD / year

≈ 14342 USD / year

Living costs

Bowling Green

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Tuition Fees

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