Criminology

Topics of Study

In Criminology you will learn to:

Understand crime and how it affects our society
Study the U.S. criminal justice system and how it works
Understand why people commit crimes
Study sociology and psychology as they relate to crime
Focus on specific criminology topics of your choice, such as criminal law

Degrees

The following certificate(s)/degree(s) in Criminology will prepare you for jobs like the ones listed:

Certificate or 2-year degree: police officer, sheriff
4-Year degree: law enforcer, social services worker
More than 4 years: teacher, researcher, work in the fields of law, child welfare, and psychology