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Today, more than ever, we
have become a society fascinated with criminal
behavior and crime.
Technology and
media have played an important role in bringing
this interest to the forefront.
The field of
Criminology seeks to answer questions such as:
Why do people commit crimes? Are they born a
criminal?
What impact does
society have on criminal behavior? Does crime
serve an important function in our society?
A Bachelor of Arts
(B.A.) degree in Criminology from CCSU will help
to prepare students for careers in the field of
criminal justice.
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What Can I do with this major?
There are a variety of options that a degree in
Criminology offers.
Listed are just some of the areas of
specialization and the type of work a graduate
might pursue.
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Area of Specialization
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Type of Employment
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Possible Employers
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Social Services
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Correctional counseling, juvenile
justice, social work, probation and/or
parole, victim and offender advocacy
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State and Federal Correctional
Facilities
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Youth Correctional Facilities
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Pre-release Programs
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Treatment Programs
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Domestic Violence Agencies
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Non-profit Organizations
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Law Enforcement
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Patrol, investigations, forensics,
security, probation, parole
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Local, State, or Federal Agencies
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Correctional Facilities
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Postal Service
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Crime Laboratories
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Colleges and Universities
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Courts
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Court administrator, court reporter,
paralegal, legal research, Pre-trial
service officer
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Local, State, and Federal Courts
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Corporate Legal Agencies
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Non-profit Legal Organizations
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Law Firms
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Corrections
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Counseling, correction officer,
probation, parole, case worker,
transitional counselor, social work,
teacher
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State and Federal Correctional
Facilities
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Juvenile Detention and
Correctional Facilities
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Pre and Post Release Programs
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Treatment Programs
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Note: Some of the professions mentioned above
may require further education in the field of
Criminal Justice.
A strong background in Criminology will
begin to prepare students with the skills they
need to find success.
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It is important for students seeking employment
in the field of criminal justice to have strong
oral and written communication skills and to
have a good understanding of technology.
The ability to speak a second language is
considered desirable as well as good listening
skills and working with diverse populations.
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Other programs of interest for Criminology
majors include psychology, anthropology, and
sociology. Course work related to the hard
sciences (biology, chemistry, or biochemistry)
is preferred for career opportunities in
forensics.
Students are encouraged to pursue graduate work
in disciplines such as criminal justice,
forensic science, social work, counseling, or
business to obtain employment in their area of
expertise.
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