Criminology (BA)

Program Overview

Are you committed to the search for truth and social justice? Passionate about making the world a safer place? As a student of criminology at Spring Hill College, you’ll examine the nature of crime, the behavior of criminals, as well as the effectiveness and failings of the current criminal-justice system.

With crime frequently in the news and always an important issue, a degree in Criminology has never been more relevant. At Spring Hill College, students not only examine why people commit crimes and how offenders should be punished–they also look at fundamental questions–how crime is defined, how criminal laws are created, and the ways different cultures view crime and justice.

Delivery:

On Campus

Average Class Size:

13

Clubs:

Sociology Club

Faculty Count:

2

Program Goals

Students who complete the criminology program at SHC gain:

• The benefits of a general sociology background;
• An ability to analyze societal responses to crime, criminal behavior, and methods of social control;
• An understanding of the consequences of crime, laws, and criminal behavior; and
• An understanding of the origins of crime, laws, and social control.

Career Outlook

Criminologists may work as college professors or as advisors to state legislatures or Congress. They help form public policy as it relates to the prevention of crime. They often work closely with police departments to help them better serve their communities.