Criminology Degree

The criminology program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Abington 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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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Abington

1 Campus Drive, Mont Alto, PA

PSU is a public institution located in Abington, PA and provides a large number of program options for students. Around three thousand students enroll at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Abington annually.

Students may select from many areas of study, including:

• Commerce
• Social Psychology
• Corporate Communications
• Criminal Justice
• Liberal Arts
• English

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1210 - 1560 on the SAT and between 19 - 23 on the ACT is common among students accepted to PSU. Approximately 80 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Abington, with 30 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $14,000, while out-of-state residents pay $21,000 annually. PSU may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at PSU through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NAIA Division III)
• Basketball (NAIA Division III)
• Golf (NAIA Division III)

Students can visit the PSU website to get a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.

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).