• Students develop an understanding of the causes of criminal behavior and the social conditions that contribute to crime, and they analyze how the criminal justice system operates.
  • Students who complete the program and receive an M.A. degree may continue to pursue training in a Ph.D. program. Or they may secure a position in a research organization, government agency or related jobs in the criminal justice field.
  • The M.A. in criminology is a joint program between GW’s sociology and forensic sciences departments. The program combines training in traditional criminology, criminal justice and forensic sciences. Requirements include courses in research methods, statistics, criminology, criminal law and forensic sciences.
  • The Criminology program is offered at George Washington University.