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Overview for Criminology

A program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, social value systems and the theory of punishment, criminal law and criminal justice systems, penology, rehabilitation and recidivism, studies of specific types of crime, social attitudes and policy, and applications to specific issues in law enforcement administration and policy.

Careers for Criminology Majors

A major in Criminology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Criminology

Top 5 Missouri Colleges with the highest percentage of Criminology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
 73
(6.4%)
Highly Selective$12,980 
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
 102
(5.1%)
Highly Selective$19,686 
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
 73
(2.6%)
Less Selective$11,536 
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Drury University
Springfield, MO
 8
(1.2%)
Less Selective$18,285 
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO
 5
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$20,200 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.