Criminology
Criminology is one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. economy. It employs people to investigate, arrest, prosecute, defend, counsel, monitor and otherwise control persons suspected, accused or convicted of criminal behavior. Criminology is the way society manages deviance, maintains order and keeps society safe. It also insures domestic tranquility and protects individual rights.
Criminology Major
A criminology major has broad scope and appeal to attract students with diverse interests in criminal justice and other human service professions. It balances theoretical knowledge, including current research, with applied aspects of criminal law, law enforcement, corrections, community-based systems, administration and policy. The program attracts students from sociology, psychology, social work, conservation, natural and wildlife resources, political science, history and education.
What Do Criminology Majors and Minors Do?
Criminology professionals are found at all levels of society: international, federal, state, county and local. They are attorneys, judges, police officers, park rangers, corrections officers, security/program/administrative personnel, jailers, probation and parole officers, crime prevention specialists, advocates and treatment providers. They work on the streets, in offices and court rooms, on hospital wards and in treatment centers, in prisons, jails, and juvenile detention facilities, at work camps and recreational programs, in schools, in retail settings. Virtually anywhere that there are people there are also criminology professionals involved in prevention and protection.
Criminology Four Year Plan
Major in Criminology
Graduate with two majors, in four years, with only 120 credits! Suggested four year plan with a double major in criminology and sociology.
Year 1 = 30 Credits Semester 1 - 15 Credits
| Semester 2 - 15 Credits
| Year 2 = 30 Credits Semester 1 - 15 Credits
| Semester 2 - 15 Credits
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Year 3 = 30 Credits Semester 1 - 15 Credits
| Semester 2 - 15 Credits
| Year 4 = 30 Credits Semester 1 - 15 Credits
| Semester 2 - 15 Credits
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15-18 credits double count between the two programs
12 credits count towards one of your majors and the Core General Education Requirements (CGER)
Suggested four year plan with a double major in criminology and a second major of your choosing
Year 1 = 30 Credits Semester 1 - 15 Credits
| Semester 2 - 15 Credits
| Year 2 = 30 Credits Semester 1 - 15 Credits
| Semester 2 - 15 Credits
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Year 3 = 30 Credits Semester 1 - 15 Credits
| Semester 2 - 15 Credits
| Year 4 = 30 Credits Semester 1 - 15 Credits
| Semester 2 - 15 Credits
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The is based on a second major with 39 credits
3 credits count towards one of your majors and the Core General Education Requirements (CGER)
