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Bachelor of Criminal Justice in Criminalistics

Tiffin University

USA,Ohio

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 33,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Ohio

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1888

Total Students: 3,013 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

155 Miami St, Tiffin, OH 44883, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Criminal Justice in Criminalistics

Program Overview

Study and evaluate physical evidence from crime scene to courtroom, following the strictest legal and scientific evidence processing rules. If in-depth, intense study of physical evidence is your calling, then the criminalistics program at TU is for you. We provide a solid foundation for your future in local, state and federal police departments, as well as private investigative services.

Our criminalistics program combines classroom teaching with a unique progression that advances your experience from the crime scene to the courtroom. It’s intense but rewarding and teaches skills you can apply in many ways in public and private sector jobs. It’s also flexible, with online classes starting in January, March, May, July, August and October to accommodate our students’ busy schedules. As with our other criminal justice degree programs, there are no application fees and we accept transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

7 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 33,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Tiffin University

CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 42.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 85.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Careers
Students working toward a Bachelor of Criminal Justice in Criminalistics degree learn to identify, sort, compare, interpret and catalog evidence according to strict legal and scientific rules. This valuable expertise forms the foundation for criminalistics jobs, such as:

police officers
detectives
intelligence analysts
corrections officers
other criminal justice professions.

Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarship amounts will only be determined after a student has submitted all of the required documents. The scholarship amounts per academic year are as follows:

Freshman International Student Merit Scholarships

GPA	Scholarship	Amount
3.50-4.0	Trustee Scholarship	$13,000
3.10-3.49	President Scholarship	$12,000
2.80-3.09	Dean Grant	$9,000
2.00-2.79	1888 Grant	$3,000

Transfer International Student Merit Scholarships

GPA	Scholarship	Amount
3.50-4.0	Transfer Trustee Scholarship	$10,000
3.00-3.49	Transfer President Scholarship	$9,000
2.00-2.99	Transfer Dean Grant	$7,000

Graduate Scholarships
Scholarship amounts will only be determined after a student has submitted all of the required documents. The scholarship amounts per academic year are as follows:

GPA	Scholarship	Amount
3.80-4.00	International Honors Scholarship	$4,000
3.51-3.79	International Excellence Scholarship	$3,000
3.01-3.50	International Academic Scholarship	$2,000
2.50-3.00	International Assistance Scholarship	$1,500

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.