Criminology Degree

The criminology program at Lycoming 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer criminology degrees.

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Lycoming College

1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA

Lycoming College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Williamsport, PA, which is a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Around a thousand students enroll at Lycoming College annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 1400 to 1740 on the SAT, or 20 to 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Approximately 70 percent of all applicant were admitted at Lycoming College, with 32 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $35,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $5,000. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for Lycoming College is the "Warriors", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.lycoming.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Criminology Program

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