Bowling Green State University Online

Online education opportunities at BGSU enable students to take classes entirely online and complete accredited Degree programs without ever having to set foot in a physical classroom. BGSU ONLINE courses offer students personal interaction with their instructor, collaboration with classmates, and a first rate education conducive to their schedule and convenience.

Vision, Core Values, and Role of the University

Online Master of Science Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Program provides students with excellent academic training and experience through our classes and internship program. The program is designed to prepare students to take and active role in criminal justice and to also prepare students for continued trainining.

Since its inception in 1972 the Criminal Justice program has established a national reputation as one of the best four-year programs in Criminal Justice. Follow the links below to learn more about our department.

The Criminal Justice program at Bowling Green State University produces graduates who can critically assess issues and use that ability to impact the criminal justice system. Students are prepared for a wide range of post-graduation endeavors. Many students successfully pursue graduate degrees in criminal justice and law, as well as public administration, sociology and counseling. Students also distinguish themselves by taking jobs with federal, state and local agencies involved in criminal justice.

A 1988 study by the Police Executive Research Forum provided a good description of the University's criminal justice program. It noted that police agencies do not want higher education to provide technical training. Instead, agencies need students who can look at issues critically, make informed judgments and decisions, have an understanding about human nature and social arrangements, recognize cultural diversity, understand basic research, and communicate effectively.

Bowling Green State University aspires to be the premier Learning Community in Ohio, and one of the best in the Nation. Through the interdependence of teaching, learning, scholarship, and service we will create an academic environment grounded in intellectual discovery and guided by rational discourse and civility.

Bowling Green State University serves the diverse and multicultural communities of Ohio, the United States and the world.

BGSU has accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to offer full degree programs online. Major University Opportunity as close as your computer.

Student Financial Aid (SFA) supports access and persistence at Bowling Green State University by providing financial aid to eligible individuals. Toward this end, Student Financial Aid staff are committed to providing accurate, courteous, and timely service to students, parents, and others as well as complying with regulations and expectations set forth by the agencies, organizations, and individuals who provide financial aid funds.