Schools offering this degree and related degrees
Careers associated with this Degree
Working as a criminologist will require you to consistently analyze statistics, crime rates and occupy your time writing reports and utilizing various pieces of technology. Since there is a wide range of applicable skills that you will be using in this profession, take the time to study the required degrees and familiarize yourself with supplemental courses to fully immerse yourself into this career. Begin by earning your degree in one or more of the following areas:
- Bachelors in Psychology
- Bachelors in Sociology
- Associates in Criminal Justice
While earning your degree study these courses to reinforce certain areas of expertise:
- general psychology
- logic
- corrections
- criminal justice administration
- statistics
- computer science
- writing
Having a Bachelors degree is good, but having a Master's Degree in the above fields will provide you with better results. It is a good idea to pursue your graduate education to be competitive in this field.
If you come from a law enforcement background you may only be required to earn a bachelor's degree to qualify for a criminologist position. If you do not have any experience in law enforcement, make sure to inquire about part time work as an intern. It helps solidify your knowledge of the work you will be doing in the future.