About this program
Criminology and Justice Studies - B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Justice Studies takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of crime, law and justice. Faculty members view crime, deviance and society’s response from the fields of sociology, political science, psychology and traditional criminal justice viewpoints. The curriculum provides a firm understanding of the basic institutions of the criminal justice system. Students are also exposed to criminological theory and diversity courses, which help them understand the complex relationship between the individual, society and the criminal justice system. The program stresses effective writing and analytical skills. Students are afforded the opportunity to earn credit through internship placements.
Students select at least one concentration in consultation with a faculty advisor or the undergraduate coordinator. Consultations with faculty enable students to make informed choices about which combination of courses will maximize their preparation for future careers and graduate education.
The Criminology and Justice Studies major comprises the following concentrations:
- Corrections
- Criminology and Deviance
- General Criminology and Justice Studies
- Justice and Human Relations
- Law and Society
- Policing
- Victimology
Admission requirements
Freshman Students on the Kent Campus:
The freshman admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon the following: cumulative grade point average, ACT and/or SAT scores, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. The Admissions Office at the Kent Campus may defer the admission of students who do not meet admissions criteria but who demonstrate areas of promise for successful college study. Deferred applicants may begin their college coursework at one of seven regional campuses of Kent State University.
Freshman Students on the Regional Campuses:
Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
English Language Proficiency Requirements for International Students:
All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 48 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score; or by completing the ESL level 112 Intensive Program.
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Major requirements
Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
- Introduction to Justice Studies
- Issues in Law and Society (KSS)
- Criminology
- Minorities in Crime and Justice (DIVD) or Women in Crime and Justice (DIVD)
- Court Functions
- Introduction to Sociology (DIVD) (KSS)
- Researching Society (ELR) (WIC)
- Data Analysis
- Data Analysis Laboratory 2
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Corrections Concentration Requirements
Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
- Correction
- Community Corrections
- Correctional Institutions
- Treatment Methods
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:
- Criminal Procedures and Evidence
- Youth and the Justice System
- Minorities in Crime and Justice (DIVD)
- Women in Crime and Justice (DIVD)
- Crime, Justice and Substance Abuse
- Internship (ELR)
Criminology and Deviance Concentration Requirements
- Police Role or Corrections
- Deviant Behavior
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:
- Victimology
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Minorities in Crime and Justice (DIVD)
- Women in Crime and Justice (DIVD)
- Special Topics in Criminology and Justice Studies
- Social Problems (DIVD) (KSS)
- Inequality in Societies (DIVD)
- Sociology of Family Violence
General Criminology and Justice Studies Concentration Requirements
- Police Role or Corrections
Criminology and Justice Studies (CRIM) Electives
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:
- Philosophy and Justice (DIVD)
- The Judicial Process
- Introduction to Public Administration
- Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties (DIVD)
- Forensic Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Introduction to Clinical Psychology
- Inequality in Societies (DIVD)
- Deviant Behavior
- Sociology of Family Violence
Justice and Human Relations Concentration Requirements
- Police Role or Corrections
- Immigration: Law, Crime and Justice (DIVD) or
- Human Service Agencies and the Law or
- Family Law and Procedure or
- Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties (DIVD)
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:
- Victimology
- Police and Community
- Crisis Intervention
- Youth and the Justice System
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Minorities in Crime and Justice (DIVD)
- Women in Crime and Justice (DIVD)
- Immigration: Law, Crime and Justice (DIVD)
- Crime, Justice and Substance Abuse
- Treatment Methods
- Internship (ELR)
- Human Service Agencies and the Law
- Special Topics in Criminology and Justice Studies
- Family Law and Procedure
- Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties (DIVD)
- Abnormal Psychology
- Introduction to Clinical Psychology
- Inequality in Societies (DIVD)
- Deviant Behavior
Law and Society Concentration Requirements
- Police Role or Corrections
Category One Concentration Electives, choose from the following:
- Youth and the Justice System
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Minorities in Crime and Justice (DIVD)
- Women in Crime and Justice (DIVD)
- Immigration: Law, Crime and Justice (DIVD)
- Family Law and Procedure
Category Two Concentration Electives, choose from the following:
- Police and Community
- Criminal Law
- Development of Justice in America
- Crime and Justice in Popular Culture
- Internship (ELR)
- Special Topics in Criminology and Justice Studies
- Comparative Justice Systems
- Deviant Behavior
Policing Concentration Requirements
Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
- Police Role
- Police and Community
- Criminal Procedures and Evidence
- Minorities in Crime and Justice (DIVD) or Women in Crime and Justice (DIVD)
Concentration Elective, choose from the following:
- The Investigative Process
- Victimology
- Crisis Intervention
- Internship (ELR)
Victimology Concentration Requirements
- Police Role or Corrections
- Victimology
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:
- Crisis Intervention
- Minorities in Crime and Justice (DIVD)
- Women in Crime and Justice (DIVD)
- Immigration: Law, Crime and Justice (DIVD)
- Crime, Justice and Substance Abuse
- Human Service Agencies and the Law
- Restorative Justice and Victim Assistance
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university's website for more information.
Program delivery
Fully offered on the following campuses:
- Ashtabula Campus (General Criminology and Justice Studies concentration only)
- East Liverpool Campus (General Criminology and Justice Studies concentration only)
- Kent Campus (all concentrations)
- Salem Campus (General Criminology and Justice Studies concentration only)
- Stark Campus (all concentrations except Victimology and Justice and Human Relations)
- Trumbull Campus (General Criminology and Justice Studies concentration only)
- Tuscarawas Campus (General Criminology and Justice Studies concentration only)
Tuition
Undergraduate
- Tuition fees for Ohio residents: $11,587 USD per year
- Tuition fees for residents of other states and international students: $20,463 USD per year
Qualification
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Communicate orally and in writing
- Develop skills through experience
- Have substantive knowledge in specific areas of the discipline, namely law, law enforcement, corrections, courts and diversity
- Demonstrate an understanding of ethics
- Describe theoretical issues related to the causes of crime and development of justice practices
- Find and explain research in the field
- Develop critical thinking skills
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