Criminal Justice Degree
Hiram’s new criminal justice degree program spans a spectrum of study, from human rights and democracy to power and public health concerns like the opioid crisis. Within the program, students will gain vital skills in both written and oral communication, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Additionally, our Bachelor of Art in criminal justice can be combined with the pre-law or social work concentrations. Current students pair the Crime, Law and Justice program with:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Computer Science
As part of Hiram Connect, the criminal justice major includes practical study through an internship, research, or study-away experience. Plus, with our convenient location in Hiram, Ohio, we are proud to help students in surrounding cities like Akron, Youngstown, and Cleveland to obtain their criminal justice degree and aid them in following their career goals.
Hiram College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio Department of Education.
4-Year Undergraduate Degree
Related Options
Our Criminal Justice Major Program Summary
Students will take courses analyzing the underpinning issues in law and society, ethics, social inequality, criminology, and American government. Those courses provide the basis for more applied courses such as policing, corrections, and substance abuse.
Some of the core courses and electives for the criminal justice degree program include:
- Social Theory
- U.S. Government
- Law and Society
- Media Law and Ethics
- Health and Social Justice
- Abnormal Psychology
- Supreme Court in U.S. History
- International Politics
To see the full curriculum for the criminal justice major, view our course catalog.
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CAREER PATHS WITH A CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREE
There are numerous career paths you can choose from once you obtain your Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice, with some of those including:
- Social work
- Juvenile justice
- Government/intelligence
- Criminal justice
- Crisis intervention
- FBI
- Court reporting
- Victim assistance
Ways to Get Involved for Criminal Justice Majors
We can provide students with the guidance and coursework necessary to help them gain acceptance to law school after graduation. Criminal justice major students can also choose to participate in the 3+3 BA/JD program through our partnerships.
Criminal Justice Degree Requirements and Tuition Costs
Students entering our Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice program should be aware of general degree requirements as well as requirements for the major. As a student, you will need to satisfy the following:
- Total semester hours – Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of coursework, with a minimum of 36 hours of coursework in the major
- Grade point average – Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 in your major field of study to demonstrate proficiency
- Capstone – Successfully complete your capstone preparation and senior seminar capstone
Additionally, students have the option of taking part in our dual degree option and pursuing a master’s degree in social work. This option is part of a 3+2-year program in partnership with Case Western Reserve University, and allows students to acquire their bachelor’s and master’s in five years instead of six.
In terms of tuition, our college is dedicated to providing a premium education at a competitive cost. To this end, we have a tuition guarantee that ensures your tuition will remain the same for all four years. To learn about current tuition rates, fees, and financial aid opportunities for the criminal justice degree, review our tuition and fees page.
FAQs About Our Criminal Justice Major
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For more information regarding Hiram College and the benefits of our northeast Ohio criminal justice degree program, please reach out to us. And if you’re ready to apply, start the process today!
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Laci Fiala, Ph.D.
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