Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
About Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Program Description
Criminology studies the criminal legal system with the aim of creating more just policies and institutions that better support marginalized members of society. In the Criminology major, students are taught the skills needed to analyze crime and behavior data; to evaluate offender treatment programs; to design crime prevention models; and to assess social policies.
The Criminology major provides an educational experience that allows students to enter law enforcement, probation, corrections, crime prevention, and crime analysis professions. The major also provides a foundation for graduate study in law, social work, sociology, public policy, and public health.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Describe the moral, philosophical, historical, and scientific dimensions of Criminology.
- Explain the principles and methods of research in Criminology, how they are commonly used by professionals and scholars in the field to create and assess policy, and how to analyze these data.
- Contrast the main criminological traditions and perspectives in a clear, reasoned, and discipline-specific manner, and its relation to policy, practice, and research.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication skills about Criminology
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