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- School Code: 381100
- Phone: (888) 344-6679
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100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$21,761Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Criminology Degree
The criminology program at Davis & Elkins College 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 West Virginia colleges that offer criminology degrees.
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Davis & Elkins College
1000 Vermillion Street, Athens, WV
Davis & Elkins College is a nonprofit private school that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Elkins, WV, in a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The low student to teacher ratio and access to faculty is due primarily to the small student body, over 800 students, maintained by Davis & Elkins College.
Areas of study available at Davis and Elkins College include:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Psychology
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The most common scores among applicants admitted to Davis and Elkins College are within the range of 17 - 22 for the ACT exam, or 1210 - 1540 for the SAT exam. Roughly 50% of all applicant were admitted at Davis and Elkins College, with 22% of those admitted choosing to attend.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $25,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.
Davis & Elkins College offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.dewv.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Criminology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Davis & Elkins College has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Associate's Degree | 0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 7 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 5 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 6 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Criminology program at Davis & Elkins College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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 (
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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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Davis & Elkins College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Davis & Elkins College may provide student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Davis & Elkins College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (370)
- Basketball (370)
- Track and Field (370)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Other Sports