Lakeland Community College University Partnership- BSAS Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Criminal Justice

Youngstown State University’s (YSU) Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (B.S.A.S.) in criminal justice is a bachelor’s degree completion program for students who have completed an associate degree in criminal justice. YSU provides 30 semester hours of Criminal Justice courses taught by YSU professors through Lakeland’s Holden University Center. Students pay YSU tuition and fees for these 30 hours. All other necessary coursework, (general education requirements, courses for the required Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.), etc.) can be taken at Lakeland at Lakeland tuition costs. Once students have completed all Lakeland courses toward their A.A.S., they may apply for admission to YSU as a transfer student to begin the B.S.A.S.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Partnership students must meet YSU admission standards, including a 2.0 cumulative Grade Point Average(GPA).

PARALLEL LAKELAND PROGRAMS

An A.A.S. in criminal justice is required for the B.S.A.S. A YSU advisor will work with students to determine what additional Lakeland courses may be required.

TOTAL HOURS NEEDED

The B.S.A.S. in criminal justice requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, including approximately 60 credit hours in criminal justice coursework.

DELIVERY MODE

Criminal justice courses are delivered online.

WHEN SHOULD I REQUEST AN EVALUATION OF MY CREDITS?

Prospective partnership students are encouraged to have their credits evaluated near the completion of their associate’s degree. Youngstown State University is aware of the budget-conscious student. We will work with you to complete as many credits as possible at Lakeland’s tuition rate prior to transferring to YSU.
Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a YSU representative to review their transcripts and gain a better understanding of the partnership.

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY TO YSU?

Students are always encouraged to apply EARLY. Academic advisement begins in October and March with registration (building your schedule) following in November and April for the subsequent terms. Students applying in time to be accepted and advised in October and March will have the best selection of course options. Please keep in mind the YSU deadline to apply is typically earlier than that
of Lakeland’s.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

YSU follows 16-week semesters.To view YSU’s complete Academic Calendar.

TUITION & FEES

YSU tuition and fees can be found at Tuition and Financial Aid.

FINANCIAL AID INFO

Financial Aid is available through YSU to all partnership students who qualify. Please visit http://cfweb.cc.ysu.edu/finaid/index.cfm or contact Gina McHenry at gcmchenry@ysu.edu for more information.

TEXTBOOK PURCHASE

Textbooks may be purchased online through the YSU Bookstore.

CONTACT PERSON(S)

Brian P. Wells, M.S.Ed
Academic Advisor
HHSDistance@ysu.edu
330.941.1820
Holden University Center
Room: U-114
 
Holden University Center
Phone: 440.525.7535