Criminology Degree

The criminology program at Wittenberg 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 Ohio colleges that offer criminology degrees.

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Wittenberg University

950 North Main Street, Findlay, OH

Wittenberg University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Springfield, OH, which is a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Lutheran Church in America affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Wittenberg University has a yearly student enrollment of over 1,900.

Areas of study available at Wittenberg University include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Education
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to this school earn an SAT score between 1020 to 1240, or an ACT score in a range of 22 to 28. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Wittenberg University, with 22 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at www4.wittenberg.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $40,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs around $5,300 per year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The Wittenberg University "Tigers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.wittenberg.edu to see additional information.

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).