About the Program
Explore the social and institutional factors that shape crime and the criminal justice system. Prepare for careers in public policy, crime prevention, law enforcement and the judicial system through research, data analysis and critical thinking. For students interested in forensics, pair your criminology degree with a minor in Biology or Chemistry to obtain essential technical skills and lab experience.
The Polytechnic Approach
Examine the research methods of criminal investigations, analyze data, dissect conversations, conduct in-depth interviews and seek to understand the psychological aspects of criminal behavior. Study the institutions that make up criminal justice systems, social attitudes and policies, and rehabilitation methods.
Career Outcomes
Courses
The Criminology major is a program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a socio-pathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions involved to respond to crime. The Criminology major includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, social value systems and the theory of punishment, criminal law and criminal justice systems, penology, rehabilitation and recidivism, studies of specific types of crime, social attitudes and policy, and applications to specific issues in law enforcement administration and policy.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Behavioral Sciences Endowed Scholarship
A scholarship to help outstanding psychology, sociology and criminology students achieve their dreams of success.
Criminology Department
Criminology Club
We support students who are interested in pursuing careers in fields related to criminology and criminal justice. We motivate and inspire members to achieve their goals by providing informational resources, events to expand personal and professional networks, and opportunities to hear from professionals within the field.
