Criminology
Criminology is the scientific study of crime and criminal legal systems and their impact on individuals and society. In this fascinating major, you鈥檒l examine the social processes of criminalization, institutional responses to crime, and the nature, causes and prevention of criminal behavior.
Prepare for meaningful work in a fast-growing field
As a criminology major, you鈥檒l take a deep dive into the subtleties and complexities of social inequality, antisocial behavior, criminal justice, court systems, mass incarceration, and the complicated ways government policies can impact individual lives. You鈥檒l prepare for leadership roles in community organizations, social service agencies, law firms, legislative offices, the criminal justice system and many other professional settings. In small classes, you鈥檒l work side-by-side with caring, talented professors. You鈥檒l learn to write, conduct original research and communicate effectively within organizations and across cultures.
More ways to learn, on campus and beyond
Practical experience is built into the criminology curriculum. Our internships draw on Chicago鈥檚 great non-profit organizations, particularly those working with socially vulnerable populations. We make our connections your connections, so you can test-drive your dream job in the real world. Our faculty will work closely with you to prepare your work for presentation at our spring research expo or even at the annual conferences of regional associations of sociologists and criminologists. Through the university鈥檚 community-based learning program, you鈥檒l combine in-depth academic study with compassionate service to people in need, in Chicago and beyond. In addition, the university offers a choice of study-abroad programs on four continents.
Second majors and minors
老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 50% of criminology students choose to double major in sociology or another discipline. You also can select a minor from among 45 options. Among the most popular are:
- Sociology
- Social Justice and Civic Engagement
- Latinx/Latin American Studies
- Black World Studies
- Study of Women and Gender
A double major is offered for students interested in earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in both .
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Great preparation for work鈥攁nd for life
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