Facts about a
criminology degree:
- criminal justice deals
with the prevention and
control of crime, the protection of society,
justice for the individual, and rehabilitation of the
offender. The criminal justice system is composed
of three major segments:
- law enforcement
- the judiciary
- corrections
- students majoring in
criminology are prepared
for careers in the criminal justice field as well as
for entry into law school
- careers can range from
"hands on" law enforcement
to positions in policy and administration
Many employers are interested in the skills which criminology
majors tend to possess. These include:
- ability to communicate ideas to others
- ability to report to people from varying backgrounds
- aptitude for leadership
- ability to organize and interpret social, economic, and political
data
- ability to read and write articulately and analytically
- ability to work well under pressure
- ability to persuade and influence others
- an understanding and respect for the values and workings of the
legal system
From: The Metropolitan State College of Denver's
Career Opportunities
with a Major in Criminology Homepage
SAMPLE JOB TITLES FOR CRIMINOLOGY UNDERGRADUATES:
(some may require additional education and / or training
beyond the undergraduate degree)
| probation / parole officer |
police officer |
|
animal treatment investigator |
criminologist assistant |
|
airport security officer |
deportation officer |
|
immigration officer |
victim services specialist |
|
witness protection program worker |
court reporter |
|
court clerk |
public safety officer |
|
legal assistant |
customs inspector |
|
offender support worker |
volunteer manager |
|
postal service investigator |
corrections officer |
|
criminal investigator |
pre-trial services officer |
|
bailiff |
campus security officer |
|
law enforcement administrator |
insurance investigator |
|
community relations officer |
youth care worker |
|
policy advisor |
recruiting officer |
|
import specialist |
penologist assistant |
|
alarm investigator |
credit investigator |
|
loss prevention specialist |
security detective |
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paralegal assistant |
store detective |
AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT: (this list is not exhaustive)
| court systems |
law firms |
|
social service agencies |
law enforcement agencies |
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correctional service institutions |
postal services |
|
community development agencies |
airports |
|
government departments |
residential treatment centers |
|
Canadian Security Intelligence Service |
rehabilitation centers |
|
emergency family support services |
group homes |
|
lottery companies |
customs services |
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public insurance companies |
youth service agencies |
|
loss prevention firms |
hospitals |
|
security and investigation services |
hotels |
|
victim / witness assistance organizations |
police services |
WEB SITES FROM WHICH INFORMATION WAS GATHERED
Information from: http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/whatcanido/criminology.html
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