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Ohio Criminal Justice Schools

86 schools offering criminal justice degrees in Ohio are in our database. (see below)
45 offer associate’s degrees or certificates, 32 of them offer bachelor’s degrees and above, and 11 offer a mix of bachelor’s and master’s
We found no schools in Ohio ranked in US News and World Reports that have a criminal justice program
According to Kiplinger’s, Ohio has 1 university ranked in the top 100 for “Values in Public Colleges”; #40 The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; and #49 Miami University, Oxford, OH
10 campus-based and online schools in Ohio are available for requesting information.

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Programs:

BS in Criminal Justice
AA in Criminal Justice

Profiles of Well Known Schools

Ohio State University: The Department of Sociology at Ohio State University offers a Bachelors in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies as well as a double major option in Sociology and Criminology with Criminal Justice Studies. Students can also pursue a Minor in Sociology, Criminology, Inequality and Society, or Health and Society. The faculty and students publish within eight different focuses: Community and Urban, Criminology, Education, Family, Occupations and Work, Political Sociology and Social Movements, Population and Health, Stratification-Race, and Class and Gender. The Department of Sociology has research positions for its undergraduate students in which they work under the supervision of a faculty member and can fulfill the Integrated Elective requirement. These research projects include Legal Assistance to Post Conflict Countries and Concentration and Control in the Nazi Concentration Camps.

Tiffin University (Online): Tiffin University’s online campus offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in criminal justice. The Master of Science in Criminal Justice has concentration in Criminal Behavior, Crime Analysis, Justice Administration, and Homeland Security, while the Bachelor of Criminal Justice has the Emergency Management and Justice Administration options. The flexibility of virtual instruction at Tiffin University allows students to complete their degrees in as little as 18 months. Online programs come with three different enrollment options based on residency and type of course credit.

Ohio Criminal Justice Salary and Jobs

Occupation	Number Employed	Average Annual Salary
Correctional Officers and Jailers	13,650	$40,790
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	2,710	$74,040
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	2,620	$68,200
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	23,320	$54,230

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2011.

Respected leaders who have graduated from universities in Ohio

Franklin County Ohio Sheriff Zach Scott – Franklin University, OH
Hamilton County Ohio Sheriff Simon L. Leis, Jr. – Xavier University, OH
Columbus, Ohio, Police Chief Kimberly Jacobs- Ohio State University, OH
Cincinnati, Ohio, Police Chief James E. Craig- University of Phoenix, West Coast University
Dayton, Ohio, Police Chief Richard Biehl- University of Cincinnati
Allegheny County, PA Sheriff William P Mullen – University of Dayton, Harvard University

Police Quote: “You have to be willing to relocate. You have to move to the opportunities. There are more opportunities in the bigger organizations. They need to put their best personal foot forward by working hard and being diligent. You have to learn how to get along with people even when it isn’t easy. You have to move with the group but find some way to stand out. And you just have to be a solid writer and communicator.” -Dr. Scott Thornsley, Professor & Chair of the Criminal Justice Administration at Mansfield University

Ohio Criminal Justice Degrees

In addition to local law enforcement jobs, the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Rehabilitation and Corrections Agency, Ohio State Highway Patrol provide job opportunities for graduates of criminal justice programs. Available state jobs include corrections wardens and assistant wardens, and state patrol officers.

US federal agencies, like the Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and others, also employ criminal justice graduates in Ohio. Positions available include mission support specialists, management and program analyst, special investigator and others. Nearly all federal positions in criminal justice require at least a bachelor’s degree.

Criminal justice professionals can find career opportunities in the corrections, law enforcement and legal fields in Ohio. Employers include local cities, the state government and US federal agencies. Many jobs in the law enforcement field in Ohio are projected to grow in the future due to population growth and retiring professionals. Most criminal justice jobs like correctional officer can not be outsourced overseas and job security is supported by local unions. Areas like Cincinnati, Butler, Franklin and Hamilton counties typically pay higher average wages. Many applicants have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in the criminal justice field.

Ohio Criminal Justice Salary

Jobs in the criminal justice field offer many benefits in addition to an exciting work environment including competitive wages. The average salary for police officers in Ohio is $53,680 ¹ while first-line supervisors at police agencies earn an average of $74,340.¹ Working at correctional facilities as a corrections officer will earn an average of $40,580.¹ Detectives and criminal investigators make an average of $67,490.¹ Ohio paralegals working at the numerous law firms in Ohio earn an average of $44,570.¹

Ohio’s Criminal Justice Employment Outlook ^{2, 3, 4, 5}

At the start of 2012, Ohio’s is stabilized at 8.1%, just below the 8.5% national average, and it will regain prior peak employment levels early 2015. Clearly the downturn and loss of manufacturing jobs and more have hurt the Buckeye state. Government related employment, which is a good proxy for Ohio criminal justice jobs, now has average prospects with prior peak employment levels reached by mid 2014 with recent cuts replaced by growth by 2013. According to Occupational Supply & Demand System annual openings in the criminal justice sector include police and sheriff Patrol (640 annual openings / 88% of individuals in these positions report having some college or a bachelor’s degree), Correctional Officers (310 annual openings / 60% of individuals in these positions report having some college or a bachelor’s degree), Detectives / Investigators / Forensic Techs (70 annual openings), Security Guards (750 annual openings) and Paralegals (190 annual openings / 88% of individuals in these positions report having some college or a bachelor’s degree). According the to Sunshine Review, Ohio’s state budget is still stressed with a gap to address in 2012. A highly populated state, Ohio’s projections indicate there are many Ohio criminal justice jobs for those willing to pursue the right degree for the roles profiled or other criminal justice careers. We suggest requesting free information from several schools to weigh options.

Online and Ohio Criminal Justice Schools

To learn more about earning an Oklahoma criminal justice degree, see the following accredited campus-based and online criminal justice programs for students interested in pursuing associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the growing field of criminal justice.

University of Phoenix
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

A.A. in Criminal Justice
B.S in Criminal Justice Administration/Cybercrimes
B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration - Human Services

Baker College Online
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

Bachelor of Criminal Justice

Keiser University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

Criminal Justice, BA
Criminal Justice, MA (Online Only)
Homeland Security, BA (Online)

Capella University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

MS - Criminal Justice
PhD - Criminal Justice
BS - Criminal Justice

Walden University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

B.S. in Human Services - Criminal Justice
B.S. in Criminal Justice - Crime and Criminals
B.S. in Criminal Justice

Kaplan University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

MS in Criminal Justice - Law
MS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice

Post University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

B.S. in Human Services / Criminal Justice
B.S. in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
B.S. in Criminal Justice

Liberty University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

BS in Criminal Justice
AA in Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University Online
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice: Human Services
Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Brandman University Online
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

BA in Criminal Justice (Homeland Security Emphasis)
BA in Criminal Justice
BA in Criminal Justice (Victim Advocacy)

Tip: If you don’t live near a campus-based school that offers a program of interest, consider an online degree or a university in an adjacent state (Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky).

Student Review: “The University of Phoenix is very student friendly. It offers online courses that are only 9 weeks each. Finacial funding is made easy to obtain. The instructors are friendly and knowlegable. The University of Phoenix offers a wide array of degree programs. Classes are set up for the student to participate in class when ever convenient. Course materials are very extensive. The classes go by fast with a lot of information, making it sometimes hard to retain the information. The majority of the assignments are long research essays. These esseys make some of the classes seem rhetoric. Overall, the University of Phoenix is a good choice for a person that is looking to go to an accredited college and obtain a certified degree, but has little time for travel or sitting in a classroom.” -Jena M., student at University of Phoenix

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Directory of Ohio Universities Offering Criminal Justice Degrees

Academy of Court Reporting (Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Court Reporting
Certificate | Court Reporting

Apollo Career Center (Lima, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Certificate of Completion | Law Enforcement
Certificate of Completion | Public Safety

Ashland University (Ashland, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Arts | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Forensic Chemistry

Student Review: “Ashland University provided an excellent overall education and college experience for me. At 2,200 undergraduate students, it was the ideal size for me because the campus was very accessible and closely confined. It was also big enough to get the full college experience. I liked the small class sizes and the individual attention from each professor. Ashland University has a beautiful campus that is highlighted by the great fountain by the student center and several eagle statues placed throughout the walkways. My major was Sport Management, but Ashland is also known for its Education programs. The food is also considered one of the best among colleges in the country. The Recreation Center is very nice and fairly new. The new athletic facility also has improved the campus as a whole. Ashland has many athletic teams that are very successful and is known for many sports in Division II. One thing that could be improved is the living situations. Students are forced to live in the dorms unless they are over 22 years old or live within the commuter range.” -Kyle S.,student at Ashland University

Baldwin-Wallace College (Berea, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Student Review: “My experience with the Criminal Justice program at Baldwin-Wallace College was superb. All of the professors, including all adjunct professors, had diverse backgrounds ranging from theoretical or applied research in criminal justice, to current and former criminal justice system professionals such as prosecutors, FBI intelligence analysts, and probation officers. The wide array of classes taught me not only the content knowledge required for success in criminal justice, but also challenged me to think critically, write well, and orally articulate ideas effectively. Honestly, I struggle to find any flaws, but if I were to make one critique it would be that although there are a plethora of internship opportunities, most of them were unpaid, which can be a real hardship for economically struggling college students.” -Mary F., student at Baldwin-Wallace College

Beckfield College (Springdale, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Belmont Technical College (Saint Clairsville, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice Technology
Associate of Applied Science | Cyber Security & Computer Forensics
Certificate | Cyber Security

Bluffton University (Bluffton, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice

Bohecker College (Ravenna, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Business | Criminal Justice

Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice
Masters Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)

Bowling Green State University-Firelands (Huron, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Brown Mackie College (Canton, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Findlay, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Business | Criminal Justice
Associate of Arts in Business | Criminal Justice
Diploma | Criminal Justice

Bryant & Stratton College (Cleveland, OH; Eastlake, OH; Parma, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Criminal Justice
Associate Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)
Associate Degree | Security Technology (online program)
Associate in Criminal Justice | Criminal Justice
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice (online program)
Associate of Science | IT Security (online program)
Bachelor Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice (online program)

Buckeye Hills Career Center (Rio Grande, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Certificate | Basic Peace Officer Training
Certificate | Corrections Officer
Certificate | Public Safety

Buckeye Joint Vocational School (New Philadelphia, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Certificate | Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy

Butler Tech (Hamilton, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Certificate | Basic Police Academy
Certificate | Law Enforcement Institute
Tech Prep program | Criminal Justice

Carnegie Institute of Integrative Medicine and Massotherapy (Suffield, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Certificate | Crime Scene Investigation

Cedarville University (Cedarville, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice

Central Ohio Technical College (Newark, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice Technology
Associate of Applied Science | Forensic Science Technology
Associate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement Technology
Certificate | Basic Police Academy | Ohio Peace Officer Training

Chancellor University (Cleveland, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | Forensic Accounting
Certificate | Criminal Justice

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (Cincinnati, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Safety and Security Management
Associate of Technical Studies | Law Enforcement

Clark State Community College (Springfield, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Business | Judicial Reporting
Associate of Applied Business | Judicial Reporting (Broadcast Captioning/CART option)
Associate of Applied Science | Corrections
Associate of Applied Science | Court Broadcast Captioning/CART
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice Technology
Associate of Applied Science | Judicial Reporting
Certificate | Basic Peace Officer Academy
Certificate | Judicial Reporting Scopist
Departmental Certificate | Judicial Reporting Scopist

Student Review: “When I started at Clark State, I didn’t expect much and I didn’t really get much. The classes were simple – simpler that my high school classes (granted, I took AP courses, but my high school wasn’t the best either). There were several teachers that read from the book or slide shows made available by the book. Many classes were without any structure. However, Clark State is a good place for cheap credits. They are accepted by OSU (my reason for going there) and there are a few professors that were amazing – my philosophy professor, Dr. Sweet being the primary example. The extracurriculars and clubs weren’t worth the effort, but there were a few good professors.” -Jordan W., student at Clark State Community College

Cleveland State University (Cleveland, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor Degree | Criminology

Student Review: “The Criminal Justice degree program at Cleveland State University was both a wonderful experience and an excellent provider of knowledge. I elected to do an internship in criminology as a part of my coursework, and I believe that both helped enlighten me as a person as well as strengthen the degree I received. Classes at Cleveland State, aside from the introductory courses, are small which allows for questions. Dr. Hoffman, though not necessarily relevant to my field, was an excellent and passionate instructor in one of the earlier basic courses. I always found professors willing to help those who helped themselves. The only negative I have is that I did not always feel challenged by the coursework.” -Amanda S., student at Cleveland State University

College of Mount St. Joseph (Cincinnati, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminology; Sociology

Cuyahoga Community College (Cleveland, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Business | Captioning and Court Reporting
Associate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement
Associate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement | Basic Police Academy
Associate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement | Corrections
Associate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement | Security Administration
Certificate | Court Reporting Technologies

Daymar College (Lancaster, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Criminal Justice
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice

Defiance College (Defiance, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Digital Forensic Science
Bachelor of Science | Forensic Science
Master of Business Administration | Business Administration | Criminal Justice

Delaware Area Career Center (Delaware, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Certificate | Law Enforcement Academy

Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools (Groveport, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Career & Technical Certificate | Criminal Justice | Law Enforcement
Certificate | Police Officer Training Academy | Basic

Ehove Career Center (Milan, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Certificate | Emergency Telecommunicator
Certificate | Police Academy

ETI Technical College (Niles, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Business | Legal Assistant
Associate of Arts in Business | Criminal Corrections

Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development (Cincinnati, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Diploma | Great Oaks Security Academy
Diploma | Law Enforcement

Greene County Career Center (Xenia, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice

Hocking College (Nelsonville, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate in Applied Science | Natural Resources Law Enforcement
Associate in Applied Science | Police Science
Associate in Applied Science | Social Services, Corrections and Criminal Justice
Associate in Technical Studies | Fire and Emergency Services

ITT Technical Institute (Dayton, OH; Hilliard, OH; Maumee, OH; Norwood, OH; Strongsville, OH; Warrensville Heights, OH; Youngstown, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Information Systems Security (online program)

Ivy Bridge College (Tiffin, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)

Kaplan College (Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Business | Criminal Justice
Associate of Arts in Business | Criminal Justice

Kent State University (Kent, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Justice Studies
Certificate | Basic Peace Officer Training
Dual Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts | Justice Studies
Master of Arts | Justice Studies

Student Review: “My experience with the Justice Studies (formerly Criminal Justice) program at Kent State was rather mixed. Some professors were engaging and very helpful, while others (mainly the part-time instructors who were not full time faculty members) seemed disinterested. Coursework requirements varied a great deal, with some upper-level courses requiring little to no writing or classroom participation, while the workload for some lower-level courses was ridiculously heavy. The biggest failure of the department was the advising system, which matched students at random with professors who may or may not have been interested in advising, and often had an entirely different focus from their assigned students. Mine had an office halfway across campus from the rest of the department. Job placement assistance was also a miserable failure, and mostly non-existent. Compared to say the nursing or teaching programs at KSU, the Justice Studies program seemed disorganized and unstructured.”

Kent State University Ashtabula Campus (Ashtabula, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Arts | Justice Studies
Bachelor of Arts | Justice Studies
Master of Arts | Justice Studies

Kent State University East Liverpool Campus (East Liverpool, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Arts | Justice Studies
Bachelor of Arts | Justice Studies
Master of Arts | Justice Studies

Kent State University Stark Campus (Canton, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Arts | Justice Studies
Bachelor of Arts | Justice Studies

Student Review: “KSU Stark campus is a rapidly expanding satellite campus with over 10,000 students enrolling per semester. When I started there only 5,000 students enrolled in any individual semester. The campus is large with classes taking places in four main buildings. The campus is shared with Stark State College, a tech school. I went there with no real idea of what I wanted to study and felt limited by the relatively limited catalog. I eventually settled with English Lit. There are some really great (but undervalued) profs there but for each of them there’s two mediocre ones and one who should be fired. There are very low expectations because there’s a lot of post-secondary (high school) kids flooding the basic courses and KSU main campus rejects. You can slide through with a high GPA and use it as a spring board for another school or try and get a cheap degree, but I wouldn’t advise this school for anybody who is actually serious about expanding themselves and emerging themselves in their field of study.” -Micah M., student at Kent State University

Kent State University-Trumbull Campus (Warren, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Legal Assisting Technology
Associate of Arts | Justice Studies
Bachelor of Arts | Justice Studies

Kent State University-Tuscarawas Campus (New Philadelphia, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Arts | Justice Studies
Bachelor of Arts | Justice Studies
Certificate | Computer Forensics and Information Security

Lake Erie College (Painesville, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Lakeland Community College (Kirtland, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Corrections
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice
Associate of Science | Emergency Management Planning
Associate of Science | Law Enforcement

Lincoln College of Technology (Cincinnati, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Business | Criminal Justice
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Corrections
Bachelor of Science | Crime Investigator
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice & the Study of the Criminal Mind (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice and the Study of the Criminal Mind (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Forensics
Bachelor of Science | Information Management and Security (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Law Enforcement
Certificate | Criminal Justice
Certificate | Cyber Crime Investigation
Certificate | Homeland Security
Diploma | Criminal Justice
Graduate Certificate | Emergency Planning
Master of Science | Security Administration

Lorain County Community College (Elyria, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Computer and Digital Forensics
Associate of Applied Science | Justice Systems | Corrections
Associate of Applied Science | Justice Systems | Police Science
Certificate of Proficiency | Police Science
Technical Certificate | Computer and Digital Forensics

Lourdes College (Sylvania, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Arts | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice

Marion Technical College (Marion, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice
Certificate | Law Enforcement | Peace Officer

Miami Jacobs Career College (Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Springboro, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Court Reporting
Associate Degree | Criminal Justice
Associate Degree | Legal Office Technology
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice
Certificate | Court Reporting
Certificate | Criminal Justice
Certificate | Security and Investigation

Mid-East Career and Technology Centers (Zanesville, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Career Training | Criminal Justice

Muskingum University (New Concord, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice

National Institute of Technology (Cuyahoga Falls, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice

North Central State College (Mansfield, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice: Peace Officer (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Certificate | Forensic Science

Northwest State Community College (Archbold, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Computer Crimes
Associate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement Academy

Ohio Business College (Columbus, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Legal Assistant

Ohio Dominican University (Columbus, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts | Peace and Justice

Ohio Northern University (Ada, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Forensic Biology

Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies

Student Review: “The criminology program at The Ohio State University was a perfect blend of theory and practical knowledge of crime and justice. The curriculum was open so that students could focus on a specific or several areas of study, ranging from law enforcement and policing, to the study of violence, to social stratification as it relates to crime. Many professors and instructors were active in implementing policy, serving in the criminal justice system, and among the foremost scholars in the area. One class in particular was instructed by an FBI agent, detailing different career paths in law enforcement. At the time I went through, few classes were taught online or had an online component that I feel is beneficial to today’s student.” -Scott B., student at Ohio State University

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus (Chillicothe, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement Technology
Bachelor Degree | Criminal Justice

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (Lancaster, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Ohio University-Southern Campus (Ironton, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice

Owens Community College (Perrysburg, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Corrections
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice Technology
Associate of Applied Science | Emergency Management
Associate of Applied Science | Military Science
Associate of Applied Science | Peace Officer Training
Associate of Applied Science | Public Safety Communications

Remington College (Cleveland, OH; North Olmsted, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice (online program)

RETS College (Centerville, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Homeland Security (online program)
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice; Homeland Security (online program)
Certificate | Criminal Justice

Rhodes State College (Lima, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree with Police Training | Police Officer College Basic Training Academy
Associate of Applied Business/Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice | Corrections
Associate of Applied Business/Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice | Law Enforcement

Southern State Community College (Hillsboro, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement
Certificate | Private Security

Stark State College of Technology (North Canton, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Cyber Security and Computer Forensics Technology
Certificate | Legal Assisting Technology

Stautzenberger College (Maumee, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Business | Broadcast Captioning
Associate of Applied Business | Legal Secretary
Associate of Arts in Business | Court Reporting
Certificate | Scopist

Stautzenberger College-Brecksville (Brecksville, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Business | Broadcast Captioning
Associate of Applied Business | Court Reporting
Certificate | Broadcast Captioning
Certificate | Court Reporting

Terra State Community College (Fremont, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement: Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement: Police Science

The University of Toledo (Toledo, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Legal Secreterial Technology
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Tiffin University (Tiffin, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate in Criminal Justice | Criminal Justice
Bachelor Degree | Criminal Justice
Bachelor Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)
Bachelor Degree | Forensics
Bachelor of Science | Cyber Defense
Masters Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)
Masters Degree | Homeland Security (online program)

Union Institute & University (Cincinnati, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice Management
Master of Arts | Leadership, Public Policy, and Social Issues

University of Akron (Akron, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice Technology
Bachelor of Science | Emergency Management

Student Review: “The University of Akron is the only large university in the Akron area and is a well known center for the quality of its polymers, law, and industrial and organizational psychology programs as well as it’s soccer team. However, as a general purpose undergraduate university not too much can stand out. The quality of the on-campus food is pretty limited and of standard quality, but there seems to be ample parking on campus for commuting students. The university does a nice job informing students of events and notices through weekly “ZipMail” emails. In terms of campus safety, the school can seem a bit shady at times — partially due to the inner city location of the school and the crime rates of Akron in general. To combat this, the university has a noticeable university police presence as well as a free campus escort service in case you don’t feel safe walking around a night.” -John S., student at University of Akron

Student Review: The University of Akron, located in Akron, Ohio, is a state school that is growing in amenities and reputation. There have been vast improvements to the infrastructure of the university and surrounding areas and is steadily improving. I studied Geography, which was a smaller program where the faculty was incredibly willing to share their time and knowledge with the students. Akron is also very well known for their Polymer and Engineering programs. The program had all the necessary programs for GIS and spatial analysis, the only complaint was the lab computers were not kept as updated as we would have liked them to be. Also, the areas around campus are not the best. I personally lived a few miles off campus to feel more safe at night or home alone. Other than that, it was a fun experience, with good people, faculty and facilities.” -Kristy G., student at University of Akron

University of Akron Wayne College (Orrville, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice Technology

Student Review: “The University of Akron Wayne College is a great school that has opened many doors in my life. The college itself is kind of small but is big enough to have a college experience. Because the campus is a bit smaller than most colleges, the student to professor ratio is good; most of the time classes are small enough to be able to develop good relationships with professors. The weather in Akron, Ohio is quite inclement most of the time, but that isn’t the fault of the college, but rather of the state of Ohio. The only dorms available for this college are located at the University of Akron main campus which is about half an hour away by car, which is a pretty big downside. Overall, this college offers a pretty good experience.” -Richard N., student at University of Akron Wayne College

University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice Tech: Corrections
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice Tech: Forensics
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice Tech: Law Enforcement
Certificate | Criminal Justice Administration
Certificate | Criminal Justice Juvenile Corrections
Masters Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)

Student Review: “Coming into my freshman year, I was a bit worried about how much I would enjoy things at UC. I had mainly decided to attend because my brother and a lot of my best friends were attending, not because it particularly stood out really well against my other options. However, I got lucky because UC has been a great fit so far. My favorite thing about the university is probably the campus. The design and architecture is very unique and it’s big yet manageable to walk across at the same time, which I think is a much undervalued characteristic when it comes to college campuses. I really enjoy walking around campus at night and seeing it in its full beauty with no one else walking around. The food at the campus dining halls is pretty decent and if it doesn’t satisfy you, there are plenty of eating options within easy walking distance. The dorms aren’t great (but are they anywhere?) but it is good to live in them your first year to meet other people. Overall, my first year at the University of Cincinnati went very well and I am very happy with my choice.” -Colin B., student at University of Cincinnati

Student Review: “Upon entering UC as a freshman, I studied Architecture. This is one of the most demanding majors offered at the university. Even though it was demanding, I still had time to experience the signature elements of UC. Nipper Stadium, the football stadium, is situated in the middle of campus and provides an amazing atmosphere for college football. UC is a moderate sized school with 35,000 undergraduate students, but you’d never realize that as it is only about two square miles in size. The school is a big school with the small school feel. It does have its issues with campus security as it is situated on the edge of downtown Cincinnati. However, with some education and safety, students never experience and issues. I have enjoyed every minute that I have attended UC and although I have changed majors, they were extremely helpful. The University of Cincinnati is dedicated to its students success and support.” -Carl S., student at University of Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati-Clermont College (Batavia, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Corrections
Associate Degree | Forensics
Associate Degree | Law Enforcement with Police Academy Option
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice Technology
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Professional Certificate | Forensics

University of Cincinnati-Raymond Walters College (Blue Ash, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Certificate | Criminal Justice Administration
Certificate | Juvenile Corrections

University of Dayton (Dayton, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice Studies

University of Mount Union (Alliance, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Major in Applied Criminal Justice

University of Northwestern Ohio (Lima, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Legal Assistant
Associate of Applied Science | Legal Office Management
Associate of Science | Information Technology/Computer Forensics
Associate of Science | Information Technology/Network Security

Urbana University (Urbana, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice Leadership
Master of Science | Criminal Justice Administration

Washington State Community College (Marietta, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Corrections
Bachelor of Science | Law Enforcement

Wilmington College of Ohio (Wilmington, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Zane State College (Zanesville, OH)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal Assisting Technology
Bachelor of Science | Correctional Science
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Police Science

References:
(1) Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_OH.htm
(2) Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/lau/ see state on page for current unemployment rate
(3) USA TODAY/Moody’s Analytics/BLS: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2009-02-06-new-jobs-growth-graphic_N.htm
(4) Occupational Supply & Demand System / OCDS Georgia State University for the U.S. Department of Labor: http://www.occsupplydemand.org/OSD_SelectOcc.aspx?chk=2&ST=ZZ
(5) The Sunshine Review: http://sunshinereview.org/core/home (select state budget button)

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