Criminology and Justice Studies B.A.

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Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Education Level

New first-year applicants must finish secondary school in their home country by the time of enrollment to be eligible for university (comparable to the completion of senior high school in the U.S.). A student who has previously enrolled in a post-secondary (higher education) institution is required to apply as a transfer student.

GPA Requirements

First-year undergraduate applicants should meet the minimum requirement of GPA 2.5 on a U.S. 4.0 scale. Students who want a particular program but do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for the pre-major.

English Requirements

All undergraduate applicants must obtain one of the following:

TOEFL iBT: 71; Home Edition iBT: 71
Revised PBT: 18 (average score)
IELTS Academic and IELTS indicator: 6.0
Duolingo English Test (DET):100
PTE Academic and PTE Academic Online: 48
Completion of the Kent State University ESL Center Level 8 Intensive English program with a minimum of 3.75 out of 4.0 GPA
ELS Level 112 Intensive English Program completion
SAT: a minimum of 510 evidence-based reading and writing
ACT: a minimum of 21 in English

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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.

Criminology and Justice Studies students may apply early to the M.A. degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program policy in the University Catalog for more information.

The Criminology and Justice Studies major comprises the following concentrations:

The Corrections concentration is for students interested in pursuing careers in institutional corrections for adults or juveniles, or in such community corrections fields as probation and parole.
The Criminology and Deviance concentration is for students interested in understanding the origins and nature of deviance and crime, their patterns and societal responses; this concentration is appropriate for students preparing for graduate study in sociology, criminology, criminal justice, public policy or social work.
The General–Criminology and Justice Studies concentration is for students who either choose not to pursue specializations within the major or wish to pursue an individualized program of study (through general electives), which does not align with the other concentrations.
The Justice and Human Relations concentration is for students interested in such fields as social work, counseling, clinical psychology, victimology, victim advocacy, juvenile justice, public/community relations in criminal justice, community organizing, diversity or social justice. (Interdisciplinary training and/or specialized graduate training are necessary for careers in many of those fields.)
The Law and Society concentration is for students interested in the social relevance of law and social influences on law; this concentration is appropriate preparation for law school or graduate study in the social sciences.
The Policing concentration is for students intending careers in law enforcement and other occupations related to security and public safety.
The Victimology concentration is relevant for students interested in the scholarly study of crime victims, their treatment in the justice systems and programs that serve victims. It is useful for those interested in victim advocacy.

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Courses

Semester one

Introduction to justice studies
Destination kent state: first year experience
Foreign language
Kent core requirement

Semester two

Introduction to sociology (divd) (kss)
Foreign language
Kent core requirement

Semester three

Issues in law and society (kss)
Concentration requirement
Foreign language
Kent core requirement

Semester four

Concentration requirement
Foreign language
College general requirement
Kent core requirement

Semester five

Criminology
Minorities in crime and justice (divd)
Or women in crime and justice (divd)
Researching society (elr) (wic)
College general requirement
Kent core requirement

Semester six

Data analysis
Data analysis laboratory
Concentration requirements
General elective

Semester seven

Court functions
General electives

Semester eight

General electives

Minimum total credit hours: 120

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First-line supervisors of correctional officers
First-line supervisors of police and detectives
Public safety telecommunicators

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Student Health Insurance: 2313 $ USD per year

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