Criminology Degree

The criminology program at University of South Florida Sarasota – Manatee 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 Washington colleges that offer criminology degrees.

University of South Florida Sarasota – Manatee

Also known as USF Sarasota-Manatee

775 E. Holland Ave Suite 110, Spokane, WA

University of South Florida Sarasota - Manatee provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Sarasota, FL and publically funded. Enrollment at University of South Florida Sarasota - Manatee exceeds a thousand per year.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including:

• Elementary Education
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Accounting

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. More information from the admissions office can be found at sarasota.usf.edu.

The tuition at University of South Florida Sarasota - Manatee varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $5,600 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.sarasota.usf.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Criminology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. USF Sarasota-Manatee offers a bachelor's degree program in criminology.

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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).