Criminology Degree

The criminology program at Suffolk 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer criminology degrees.

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Suffolk University

320 Washington Street, Easton, MA

Suffolk University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Boston, Massachusetts and operated as a private institution. Approximately 9,100 students are enrolled per year at Suffolk University.

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

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The most common exam scores among students admitted to Suffolk University are between 21 - 25 for the ACT exam, or 1370 - 1710 on the SAT exam. 79% of those students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 17 percent choose to enroll.  Additional admissions information can be obtained by simply calling SU or by completing the form on this page.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $33,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to understand their costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $13,000 per year. Some students at Suffolk University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Suffolk University Rams participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and more may be accessed on school's website at suffolk.edu.

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).