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Turn your badge into a criminal justice degree at Bowling Green State University

Receive 33 credit hours for the training you've already completed!

Bowling Green State University is offering 33 credit hours (that's more than half an associate degree) and a head start to qualifying Ohio State Highway Patrol cadets and officers. With these credits, you can advance your career with an associate degree in as little as one year or a bachelor’s degree in as little as two years, 100% online.  

Learn how to get started

Start your first day of class at the halfway mark of your associate degree

After your OSHP training, take just 9 classes (27 credit hours) to complete your Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree online through our BGSU Firelands. Finish in as little as one year by taking classes full-time, or work at your own pace as a part-time student.

Have questions about the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice?

Victoria Kontos

Interim Director, Enrollment Management

419-372-0657
BGSU Firelands Bowling Green State University

Build your credentials without putting your career on hold with a bachelor's in criminal justice

After earning your associate degree, earn your Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in as few as 12 additional months of full-time, online study. This program is designed for working law enforcement professionals like you, allowing you to study anytime and anywhere.

Want to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice?

Catherine Pape

Coordinator, Criminal Justice Undergraduate Online Program

419-372-9177
Bowling Green State University Health and Human Services

Why study criminal justice at BGSU? 

  • Career advancement – A BGSU degree will open doors throughout your law enforcement career, help you serve your community better and prepare you for leadership roles.  
  • 100% flexible scheduling – All courses are online. No mandatory login times. Study around your work and personal life. 
  • Built for law enforcement – Our curriculum is designed with your real-world career and challenges in mind.  
  • Save time – It’s possible to earn with your associate and bachelor’s degrees in as little as two years. 

What you’ll learn

  • Communication
  • Criminal Courts and Law
  • Criminal Justice Technology
  • Juvenile Justice
  • Police Administration
  • Procedural Rights
  • Professional Ethics
  • Psychology 
  • Public Administration
  • And more! 

Get started on your criminal justice degree at BGSU

Apply to BGSU Firelands or BGSU Online! You may choose any semester to start your studies. Once your application is submitted, the admissions team will walk you through the next steps.

To begin your associate degree in criminal justice, submit your free online application to BGSU Firelands, the University’s regional campus. In the application, select the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice as your major.

Apply to BGSU Firelands

If you're interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, apply to BGSU Online through the Falcon Application. In the application, select the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (online) as your major. You may choose any semester to start your studies.

Apply to BGSU Online

Updated: 07/06/2026 05:12PM