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Curriculum

The Criminal Justice Major curriculum is available in the . Our interdisciplinary curriculum allows flexibility in pursuing your individual educational goals. The curriculum is composed of general courses from the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, as well as a specific core of professional courses. Depending upon the number of credit hours you're bringing to ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ, you may also choose electives outside your major, or pursue a minor.

The program is offered through both the Athens and regional campuses, and individuals may enroll on a full- or part-time basis. Full-time students on the Athens campus, and full-time students completing articulation agreements are likely to complete the program in four semesters. 

In addition, the Criminal Justice Major (Bachelor of Science) degree can be completed entirely or in part through ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Online.

Degree Requirements

The Criminal Justice Major (Bachelor of Science) is intended for students who have already completed an applied associate degree program in the criminal justice field from an accredited community college, regional campus, or technical college, and who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The guiding premise of the program is that the criminal justice system can be improved by providing high-quality, liberal education to students who have already earned an associate degree in a related field.

The criminal justice major requires:

• 30 semester hours at the 3000-4000 level
• Fifty percent of the major must be completed through ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ
• A minimum 2.0 or higher GPA in the major and overall is required to graduate

The Criminal Justice Major (Bachelor of Science) requires a completed associate degree in a related area (e.g., law enforcement technology). New students may enter OHIO as pre-BCJ (ND2210) majors and work toward the Law Enforcement Technology associate degree (AA5505) and BCJ requirements simultaneously.

The Criminal Justice Major (Bachelor of Science) curriculum is available in the . 

Admission

If you are not currently enrolled at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ, you will need to complete an application for admission through the  or through a student services office at one of the regional campuses.

The BCJ major is available on all campuses and online through OHIO Online. Nearly all BCJ majors will be required to complete online coursework.

Completion of an applied associate degree in a related technical field (criminal justice, paralegal, human services, law enforcement, corrections, police science, police administration, security/safety, forensic studies) is required for you to qualify for admission to the BCJ program. If you have not earned an applied associate degree, you may first enroll in and complete the Law Enforcement Technology applied associate degree program at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ.

Internal Student Transfer

To internally transfer into the criminal justice program, you must:

1. Achieve a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
2. Earn an applied associate degree in a criminal justice-related technical field. The degree completion must be posted on a student’s DARS report for admission to the BCJ.  
3. Declare the BCJ major via the Bachelor of Criminal Justice Degree Program Application Form. The application form is available from University College, 140 Chubb Hall, or from any regional campus student services office. You may also fill out the .

To internally transfer into the criminal justice pre-major program, you must:

1. Achieve a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
2. Be enrolled in an applied associate degree program in a criminal justice related technical field. OHIO’s Law Enforcement Technology (LET) program is recommended if you are not enrolled in another criminal justice related associate program.  (code: AA5505) by completing this form. An applied associate degree in a criminal justice-related technology must be earned prior to admission to the BCJ program.
3. Declare the pre-BCJ major via the . 

Students may complete this application to declare the pre-BCJ or BCJ major at any time.