Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Kent State University at Stark 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 Stark

400 E 4th St, East Liverpool, OH

Combining the best of a major university and a liberal arts college, Kent State University at Stark is the best choice for you to earn a degree and to have a better future.

Kent State Stark is the largest regional campus of internationally renowned Kent State University. Serving for over 65 years, it is the only public university in Stark County thus it plays a vital role in the community. It aims and continues to provide open access to quality affordable education and key intellectual resources for social, cultural and economic development in Northeast Ohio.

The beautiful 200-acre campus is situated in Jackson Township, accessible from I-77 and minutes away from the Akron-Canton Airport.

Take a pick from its offering of 18 bachelor’s degrees, 3 master’s degrees, 3 associate degrees, some minors and core courses for Kent State’s over 250 bachelor degree programs.

Be one of the 11,000 students it serves annually under an experienced and highly credentialed faculty. It may have an enormous population but the school maintains a 23-to-1 student faculty ratio. Your dedicated professors will be able to guide and work closely with you in achieving your success inside and outside the classroom.

Aside from its beneficial student services, the active Stark campus offers sustainability program to reduce the impact of its operations to environment. It also organizes more than 50 cultural events such as Featured Speakers Series having national and international experts in various fields.

Its University Center is the most technologically advanced events facility in Ohio where meetings, receptions, fundraising and holiday events are held spectacularly. The center also caters to The Corporate University and Small Business Development Center which provide research, consultation, learning and development experiences for the local organizations.

Enroll now and be a part of this big vibrant academic community at Kent State Stark!

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

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

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (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).