Criminology
Bachelor of Arts
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Programs of Interest
0Study Crime. Create Safer Communities.
Learn about why crime occurs and how to improve the systems that shape safety, justice, and community well-being.
- Analyze crime data, patterns, and trends,
- Study policing, courts, corrections, and community-based approaches,
- Gain experience through internships and research,
- Prepare for careers in law, policy, public safety, and advocacy, and
- Build strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills that prepare you to address real-world challenges in criminal justice and beyond.
Classes
Coursework
- Crime Prevention
- Victimology
- Criminal Investigations
- Forensic Science
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Race, Class, Gender and the Criminal Legal System
- Juvenile Justice
- Criminal Behavior
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Career Options
Career
Our students enter a wide range of professions, including but not limited to:
- Victim Advocate
- Probation or Parole Officer
- Attorney
- Corrections or Reentry Specialist
- Crime Analyst
- Police Officer
- Violence Prevention Coordinator
- Court or Legal Services Assistant
- Policy or Research Analyst
- Federal Law Enforcement
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Social Services Case Manager
- Human Rights Advocate
86%
of Criminology graduates were employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment after graduation.