Criminology Degree

The criminology program at William Penn 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 Iowa colleges that offer criminology degrees.

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William Penn University

4647 Stone Ave, Sioux City, IA

William Penn University is a nonprofit private institution located in Oskaloosa, Iowa and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at William Penn University.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Commerce
• Liberal Arts
• Sports Medicine
• Elementary Education
• Biology

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The most common scores among applicants admitted to William Penn University are between 16 to 22 for the ACT exam, or 730 to 940 on the SAT exam. 62% of those students that apply are accepted to William Penn University, of which 63% choose to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $19,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $2,200. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at William Penn University through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.wmpenn.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Criminology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. William Penn University offers a bachelor's degree program in criminology.

Students by Gender (2019)

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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).