Criminology Degree

The criminology program at Oklahoma Wesleyan 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer criminology degrees.

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Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU or OWU)

2299 Old Bacone Rd, Muskogee, OK

Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a nonprofit private university that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Bartlesville, OK, in a predominantly rural area. The school's Wesleyan affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Oklahoma Wesleyan University.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Theology And Religious Vocations

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1240 to 1330 for the SAT exam and within the range of 18 to 25 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. Roughly 60 percent of all applicant were admitted at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, with 11 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at okwu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $22,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $4,000 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.okwu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Criminology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. OKWU or OWU 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).