Criminology Degree

The criminology program at Notre Dame of Maryland 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 Maryland colleges that offer criminology degrees.

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Notre Dame of Maryland University

8435 Old Annapolis Rd, New Carrollton, MD

Notre Dame of Maryland University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Baltimore, MD, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled annually at Notre Dame of Maryland University.

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To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Notre Dame of Maryland University. A score between 930 to 1140 on the SAT, or 19 to 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Approximately 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Notre Dame of Maryland University, with 33 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at ndm.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $33,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Notre Dame of Maryland University may provide financial aid for students who are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Notre Dame of Maryland University participates in athletics through the NCAA's 364 in Basketball.

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Students Enrolled in the Criminology Program

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

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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

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $111070

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