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Criminology & Justice Studies prepares its graduates for professional roles in the varied fields of criminal and juvenile justice and for graduate study in the social sciences or law school. To accomplish that, we offer optional course specializations in the following subjects:
Qualified Kent State undergraduate students can apply for early admission into the Master of Arts in Criminology & Criminal Justice program. Students in the combined BA/MA program take up to nine credits of graduate-level coursework as undergraduate students, thus enabling courses to be applied toward both degree programs. Upon completion of undergraduate requirements, students are awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree and continue in the graduate program.
One of the strengths of the major program is the option for students to complete an internship in the field (which also satisfies the University Experiential Learning requirement). Students receive academic credit in exchange for work in a justice-related agency. Working with local, state or national agencies, students can gain invaluable on-the-job experience while earning academic credit. Internships also frequently lead to important contacts and references in a student’s chosen field, and add a distinctive value to a student’s credentials.
Qualified Kent State undergraduate students can apply for early admission into the Master of Arts in Sociology program. Students in the combined BA/MA program take up to nine credits of graduate-level coursework as undergraduate students, thus enabling courses to be applied toward both degree programs. Upon completion of undergraduate requirements, students are awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree and continue in the graduate program.