Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Lourdes University 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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Lourdes University (LCCC)

1005 North Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH

LU is a nonprofit private institution located in Sylvania, Ohio and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately 2,500 students enroll at Lourdes University yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs LU offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found at lourdes.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $14,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $4,600 per year. Some students at LU may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Volleyball (NAIA Division II)

Students may visit the Lourdes University website to see a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lourdes University has offered the following program 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

Salary & Wages

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 550
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $80440

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