Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Kent State University at East Liverpool prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Kent State University at East Liverpool

3300 Lake Road West, Ashtabula, OH

The East Liverpool Campus is one of the Kent State University regional campuses and is located in Columbiana County, an area rich in agriculture soil and mining resources. Clay is abundant in East Liverpool, making it the leader in pottery production in the country.

With its humble beginning as a academic center in the International Brotherhood of Pottery building, it become part of one of the largest campus system in the country through the generosity of the East Liverpool City Schools. It sold the former high school buildings for $1 to Kent in June 1968.

Choose from its 28 degree programs with 14 bachelor’s degrees taught by expert and experienced faculty in small class sizes at affordable tuition rates. And as a student, you’ll receive extra assistance and advice from the school as you plan or complete your coursework, find ways to take classes, take free tutoring, and connect with college representatives.

You’ll have fun joining clubs and organizations which give back to the society who has been generous and supportive of the school. The community continually provides network connections with business leaders and area professionals for internship and employment opportunities.

It is also good to note that it offers beneficial programs like Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), Seniors to Sophomores (s2s), STAR, scholarships and Veteran services for aspiring students.

The campus is located at off state Route 11 with spectacular view of the Ohio River. Together with its twin campus in Salem, you’ll be one of 3,500 students enrolled annually.

With such resources, services and community, you’ll feel secured of your path in completing your degree and having a bright future. Kent State University will be there to help in your every step towards your personal and professional goals.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kent State University at East Liverpool has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).