Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College 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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University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College

4200 Clermont College Dr, Batavia, OH

University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College (UCBA) is located on 135 wooded acres in Blue Ash, Ohio. UCBA offers more than 60 associate degrees and certificate programs, as well as a Weekend Degree Program and distance learning courses. UCB currently has over 5,000 students enrolled, 147 full-time and 182 part-time faculty and staff.

Academic Departments:

• Allied Health
• Art & Visual Communications
• Behavioral Science
• Biology
• Business & Economics
• Chemistry
• Dental Hygiene
• Electronic Media
• English & Communications
• Foreign Language
• History, Philosophy & Political Science
• Library
• Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science
• Nursing
• Veterinary Technology

Students are encouraged to explore internships, volunteer, and apply for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions available through the Career Center. They will have the opportunity to access counselors and resume critiques, as well as brush up on basic interview and job search skills. Other Student Services include access to an assortment of computer and training labs, educational advisors, and tutoring.

Transfer students will be evaluated individual by their respective departments to determine credit transfer from other colleges / universities. For transfer credit to be granted, the institutions must be accredited by one of six regional crediting agencies—all part of the Higher Learning Commission: Middle State, North Central, New England, Northwest, Southern, or Western Associate of Colleges and Schools. You can check school accreditation online at www.chea.org.

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Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College offers an associate's degree program in criminal justice.

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

Salary & Wages

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $78550

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