Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Ohio Valley 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 West Virginia colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Ohio Valley University

1508 Spring St, Parkersburg, WV

Ohio Valley University is a nonprofit private institution that has a large selection of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Vienna, West Virginia, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Churches of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. The school enrolls 500 students annually, allowing for a more personalized education.

Areas of study available at Ohio Valley University include:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Theology And Religious Vocations

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most common test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 18 to 24 on the ACT, or 1280 to 1690 for the SAT exam. This school accepts around 50 percent of students applying annually. Of those applicants admitted, about 37 percent enrolled.

Tuition is approximately $20,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $3,600 each year. Students enrolled at Ohio Valley University may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

Ohio Valley University offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to see more about this school can check out their website at www.ovu.edu.

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).