BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Ohio State University Columbus

Program Overview

Criminology is the sociology-based study of crime and the criminal justice system. Through the criminology and criminal justice studies major, students learn about the dimensions of the crime problem, explanations of the prevalence of various types of crime, and the various agencies and programs designed to prevent and control crime and delinquency. These agencies and programs include the police, courts, probation and parole systems, and correctional institutions. Attention also is given to such issues as youth and crime, women and crime, and the place of control agencies in the larger societal context.

Program Key Stats

$36785 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Crime Prevention
  • Corrections
  • Probation or Parole

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