Students who pursue a criminology degree commonly gain employment in areas such as policing, courts, corrections, and victim- as well as offender-oriented services. They may also work with research,data analysis, and policy. Our graduates are working in the field as:
- Legal & Law enforcement
- Parole/probation officers
- Paralegals and attorneys
- Behavioral specialists
- Substance abuse counselors
- Youth service case managers
- Victim advocates
- Crime analysts
Students in the program also gain skills that prepare them for graduate programs in criminology, criminal justice, and other interdisciplinary programs, as well as law school. Such programs can open a variety of new career possibilities, including those of applied researchers, attorneys, and college professors.
Learn more: Exploring Criminal Justice Careers