Criminology Degree

The criminology program at Capital University prepares students for careers as a police officer, corrections officer, forensic science technician, probation and community control officer, and loss prevention specialist. The program focuses on the systematic study of crimes as a sociopathological phenomenon and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Program courses include: theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, penology, rehabilitation and recidivism, social attitudes and policy, and issues in law enforcement administration and policy. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer criminology degrees.

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Capital University

2800 13th Street S.W., Canton, OH

Capital University is a nonprofit private university that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Columbus, OH, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Capital University has an annual student enrollment of around three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Capital University offers:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Public Administration And Social Services

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 21 to 27 on the ACT or 1450 to 1780 on the SAT are recommended to increase the chance of acceptance. Capital University admits around 80% of applicants annually. Of those applicants accepted, about 23% attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at capital.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $33,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs around $4,300 annually. Capital University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Capital University "Crusaders" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Capital University website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Criminology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Capital University offers a bachelor's degree program in criminology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).