It is the broad investigation of the roles that sociological and psychological factors play in determining how a society defines crime, contributes to or deters criminal behavior, and responds to victims and offenders. Criminologists have a wide variety of career paths from which to choose. Those interested in working within the criminal justice system may pursue a number of government jobs including, careers within law enforcement, courts, or corrections.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Job titles related to this degree program include
- Police officer
- Victim?s advocate
- Mediator
- Family services case manager
- Parole officer
- Probation officer
- Treatment and rehabilitation counselor
- Social justice advocate
- Defense attorney
- District attorney
- Correctional facility warden
- Game warden
- Postal inspector