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Zane State College – OHIO University Plan
Bachelor of Criminal Justice Program Pathway
The Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ) is intended for students who have already completed an applied associate degree program in the
criminal justice field from an accredited community college, regional campus, or technical college, and who wish to pursue a
baccalaureate degree. The guiding premise of the program is that the criminal justice system in America can be improved by providing
a high-quality, liberal education to career-minded men and women. Upon graduation, you will have the opportunity for employment in
law enforcement agencies, government agencies, and juristic and correctional agencies on the local, state, and federal levels, or in the
private sector.
Online Convenience. OHIO University Quality.
• Review study materials and submit assignments online.
• Learn from distinguished professors.
• Progress through the degree in consultation with an OHIO University academic advisor.
Admission Requirements
• Conferred associate of applied science (A.A.S) or technical-based associate degree from an accredited college or
university in a technical area related to criminal justice, such as law enforcement, corrections technology, police
administration, legal assisting, or human services.
• Combined 2.0 GPA from all prior college-level coursework.
• Official transcripts sent directly to OHIO University from all colleges and universities you have attended.
• To enter the Criminal Justice program, students must complete an online application from University College, regional
campus, or eLearning BCJ advisors.
Application Information
Apply online
Students can complete this program through OHIO Online, regional campus, or Athens campus.
Submit all college-level transcripts to:
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1 OHIO University Drive
Athens OH 45701-2979
T: 740.593.4100
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Degree Requirements
To qualify for the Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree, a student must complete all OHIO University graduation requirements: general
education, College, major, and residency. Students must earn a minimum of 30 semester hours of OHIO University credit, complete a
minimum of 50% of the major course requirements at OHIO University, complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at the 3000
or 4000 level, and complete a minimum of 120 total semester hours for graduation (elective hours may be required) with a 2.0 GPA.
OHIO University BRICKS General Education Requirements
BRICKS is OHIO University’s general education program, and requirements must be fulfilled by all baccalaureate degree students.
BRICKS includes a minimum of 38 credit hours across five categories: Foundations, Pillars, Arches, Bridges, and Capstone. Courses used
to satisfy BRICKS requirements may be completed through Zane State or OHIO Online. The table below lists Zane State College courses
that have direct course equivalencies at OHIO University which meet BRICKS requirements. General education courses that may also
satisfy program requirements are inside brackets. HIST courses marked with an asterisk (*) will automatically equate to fill Pillars
Humanities Texts and Contexts, but may alternately equate to fill Pillars Social and Behavioral Sciences. Work with your academic
advisor to make adjustments.
OHIO BRICKS Requirement
Zane State Course Numbers
FOUNDATIONS - Take one course from each listed category
Written Communication
ENGL 1500
Advanced Writing
ENGL 2500, ENGL 2800
Quantitative Reasoning
MATH 1040, MATH 1050, MATH 1250, MATH 1340, MATH 1350, MATH 1650,MATH 2250, MATH
2270, MATH 2520
Intercultural Explorations
ENGL 2700; GEOG 1710; HIST 110*, HIST 1110*
PILLARS - Take one course from each listed category (minimum 3 credits each)
Humanities: Texts and Contexts
ENGL 2520, ENGL 2600, ENGL 2700; HIST 1100*, HIST 1110*; PHIL 1010, [PHIL 1020]
Humanities: Arts
ARTS 1010, ARTS 1020
Natural Sciences
BIOL 1010, BIOL 1210, BIOL 1220, BIOL 2010, BIOL 2400 and BIOL 2410; CHEM 1010,
CHEM 1020, CHEM 1210; GEOL 1350, GEOL 2010; PHYS 2010
Social or Behavioral Sciences
BUSM 1510, BUSM 1520; ECON 1510, ECON 1520; HIST 1100*, HIST 1110*, HIST 1200, HIST
1210; POLS 1010; PSYC 1010; SOCI 1010
ARCHES - Take one course from each listed category (minimum 3 credits each)
Constructed World
MATH 2510
Natural World
BIOL 2420 and BIOL 2430; CHEM 1220; PHYS 2020
Connected World
[CJUS 1060]; EDUC 1830; GEOG 1710; [PSYC 2010], [PSYC 2030], [PSYC 2170]; SOCI 1500, SOCI
2180
BRIDGES - Take one course from each listed category (minimum 1 credit each)
Speaking and Listening
[COMM 2610]
Ethics and Reasoning
[COMM 2610]
Diversity and Practice
[COMM 2610]; PSYC 1100; SOCI 2060
Learning and Doing
SWKA 2150
CAPSTONE - Minimum 2 credits (no current equivalencies)
BRICKS and the Ohio Transfer 36
Students who complete the minimum requirements of the Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36, formerly the Ohio Transfer Module) at another
college or university prior to enrollment in a degree-seeking program at OHIO University will receive transfer credit equivalent to
fulfilling OHIO University’s BRICKS general education requirements in Foundations (excluding the Advanced Writing component, which
requires completion of TME 002 Second Writing), Pillars, and Arches. If you have not completed the OT36, your courses will be
evaluated on a course-by-course basis and will apply toward general education requirements as appropriate.
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Criminal Justice Major Courses
At least 7 major courses must be completed at OHIO.
General education requirement courses that may also satisfy program requirements are inside brackets.
Criminal Justice Core
Complete three of the following courses through Zane State or OHIO online
OHIO Course Name OHIO Course Number Zane State Course Number
American Constitutional Law
POLS 4010
Civil Liberties POLS 4040
Social Psychology of Justice
PSY 3520
Criminal Justice [SOC 2600] [CJUS 1060]
Criminology
SOC 3600
SOCI 2270
Police and Society SOC 3640 CJUS 1910
Punishment and Society
SOC 3660
CJUS 1090
Area I: Communication, Ethics, Statistics & Reasoning
Complete the following courses through Zane State or OHIO online
OHIO Course Name OHIO Course Number Zane State Course Number
Oral Communication (1A) [COMS 1030] or COMS 2050 or COMS 2060 [COMM 2610] or COMM 1220
Ethical Reasoning (1B)
[PHIL 1300]
[PHIL 1020]
Statistical Reasoning (1C) LET 3555 or [PSY 2110]
Research Methods (1D)
LET 3550 or PSY 2120
Area II: Cultural, Legal and Political Issues
Complete the following courses through Zane State or OHIO online
OHIO Course Name OHIO Course Number Zane State Course Number
Diversity and Intercultural Understanding
(2A)
COMS 4100 or COMS 4110 or
SOC 3290 or [WGSS 1000]
SOCI 2060
Political and Legal Issues (2B)
Work with Academic Advisor for available
online course selection
Area III: Understanding Human Behavior and Social Problems
Complete the following courses through Zane State or OHIO online
OHIO Course Name OHIO Course Number Zane State Course Number
Theories of Behavior (3A) [PSY 2410] or [PSY 2510] or [PSY 2710] [PSYC 2030] OR [PSYC 2170] OR [PSYC 2010]
Social Problems (3B)
SOC 3630
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Area IV: Professional and Organizational Skills
Complete the following courses through Zane State or OHIO online
OHIO Course Name OHIO Course Number Zane State Course Number
Professional Skills (4A) COMS 2040 or COMS 3060
Organizational Knowledge (4B)
BUSL 2000 or MGT 2000
BUSM 1110 or BUSM 1310
Additional Course Requirements
Complete a total of 30 hours at the 3000- or 4000-level through Zane State or OHIO online
OHIO Course Name OHIO Course Number Zane State Course Number
Electives
Work with Academic Advisor for
appropriate course selection
Disclaimer:
The information on this guide is based on the catalog requirements posted in the 2023-2024 OHIO University catalog and related Zane
State College equivalents as of the Last Updated date. All information is subject to change without notice. Students must complete a
minimum of 120 total semester hours, are responsible for tracking their degree completion on their DARS and are encouraged to work
with an OHIO University academic advisor in their degree planning. Courses are subject to availability at each institution. It is
suggested that students meet with an advisor to discuss course selection based on offered options.
Last updated: 07/24/2023
