Criminology Degree

The criminology program at Saint Joseph’s 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer criminology degrees.

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Saint Joseph’s University

117 Evergreen Dr, Loretto, PA

Saint Joseph's University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Philadelphia, PA, the campus 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. Enrollment at Saint Joseph's University is nearly eight thousand per year.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

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

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to this school. Scores between 22 to 26 on the ACT or 1550 to 1820 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. This school admits around 80% of students applying yearly. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 20% of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $40,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $8,400 annually. Students attending Saint Joseph's University may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Saint Joseph's University Hawks participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who wish to get more about this school may check out their website at http://www.sju.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Criminology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Joseph’s University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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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

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