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The BS program in criminology and criminal justice is for students who want to understand the causes of crime, the role of criminal justice agencies in the control of crime and the consequences of crime.
Students learn sociological, psychological, biological and economic explanations for individual crime as well as differences in crime across neighborhoods, states, countries and over time. They also learn about the history, legal issues and current practices of crime control via police agencies, the court system, prisons, probation and parole.
These topics are delivered by top-ranking research faculty who offer students hands-on research opportunities and by experienced criminal justice professionals with intimate knowledge of the daily realities of crime and criminals. Students are encouraged to take advantage of internship opportunities in more than 200 agencies, study abroad programs and flexible course scheduling offered in-person, online and across multiple campuses.
Students interested in completing the Bachelor of Science program in Yuma are encouraged to complete a TAG program.
Program offered
Criminology and Criminal Justice,
BS
Offered by
Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions
Location
Downtown, West, Lake Havasu City, ASU@Yuma, Online
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Career outlook
Graduates of the criminology and criminal justice program find a strong job market in the public and private sectors. Employment opportunities exist in:
- bank fraud
- corrections
- courts
- domestic terrorism
- federal agencies
- homeland security
- law enforcement
- legal offices
- parole offices
- private security
- probation offices
- victim advocate agencies
Graduates also may pursue advanced degrees in law, criminology and criminal justice, and other social science disciplines.
Example careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | -7.7% | $43,540 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 7% | $61,050 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | -7.8% | $62,500 |
| Immigration and Customs Inspectors | 4.5% | $79,970 |
| Police Detectives | 4.5% | $79,970 |
| Police Identification and Records Officers | 4.5% | $79,970 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | 9.6% | $69,520 |
| Intelligence Analysts | 4.5% | $79,970 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 6.6% | $87,910 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 14.2% | $44,380 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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