Criminology Degree

The criminology program at Lakeland 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer criminology degrees.

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Lakeland College (PHD Academy)

3408 Mall Drive, Eau Claire, WI

Lakeland College is a nonprofit private college that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Plymouth, Wisconsin, in a predominantly rural area. The school's United Church of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Lakeland College has an annual student enrollment of over three thousand.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1230 to 1420 on the SAT and within the range of 19 to 24 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of 82% of which only 41% chose to enroll.

The cost of tuition is around $22,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $3,900 for the year. This school may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Lakeland College offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.lakeland.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Criminology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lakeland College 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).