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Bachelor of Criminology and Justice Studies

New Philadelphia, United States
4 years
English
Hybrid
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Justice Studies is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Sociology, Criminology & Justice Studies at Otterbein University.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Criminology and Justice Studies to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in gender. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Criminal justice
Law
Government
Public and nonprofit human services

Curriculum

Interdisciplinary courses on the historical and social foundations of crime and deviance
With applied and service-learning experiences. Outcomes include analysing class
Gender
Race and ethnicity and applying qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completed in the home country; Minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for international first-year applicants (some majors selective); Students with prior college enrolment apply as transfers; SAT/ACT not required; English proficiency proof required.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completed in home country; Students with prior college enrolment apply as transfer

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71
PTE Academic 48
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate
English proficiency evidence
Statement of purpose where requested
Financial support evidence

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Criminology and Justice Studies. Prepare academic transcripts
Graduation evidence
Language results
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kent State University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,298, $34,298 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Tuscarawas Campus
Faculty or school	College of Sciences and Humanities
Department	Sociology and Criminology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.