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Bachelor of Criminalistics

Tiffin University

Tiffin, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

On-campus criminal justice degree focused on evidence and crime scene work.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain central concepts in Criminalistics
Apply relevant analytical or practical techniques
Communicate evidence-based findings and reflect on professional or academic ethics.

Career outcomes

Crime scene investigator
Criminal investigator
Detective
Law enforcement officer
Correctional officer
Forensic laboratory work
Coroner's or medical examiner's office
FBI
Secret Service
Lawyer

Curriculum

Courses include Applied Criminal Investigation and Criminalistics
Criminal Trial Evidence and Death Investigation with a morgue field trip. Students work with blood
Impression
Fingerprint
Firearm
Drug
Digital
Tool mark and trace evidence. A 150-hour internship is required
and the Ohio Police Officer Training Academy is offered with Terra State Community College.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with a minimum 2.0 GPA (U. S. Conversion) for freshmen
Transfer applicants need a cumulative college GPA of 2.0 or higher
English translation of records
English proficiency scores (may be waived if educated in English)
Minimum GPA 2.0 (U. S. Conversion) for freshmen
Transfer applicants 2.0 cumulative.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Completion of secondary school and leaving examinations by enrolment with minimum 2.0 GPA (U. S. Conversion), Transfer applicants with college GPA 2.0 or higher, English translation of records, Valid visa.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (if required).

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake deadlines. Prepare academic transcripts
Identification
any required supporting documents. Complete the institution application and provide language results if applicable. Pay any required application fee
Submit the application
await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$37,440 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$7,500 USD

Program details

Campus	Tiffin Campus
Faculty or school	School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	122
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International scholarships vary by program, Academic merit, and enrollment conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.