Careers in Criminology - A Top Career for 2010 - 2020
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Introduction
Criminology is Important
I studied criminology under the most successful protégés of the Chicago school of criminology studies leader, Walter C. Reckless (1898-1988). Simon Dinitz (1926-2007) was an outstanding sociology professor, greeting us every day with the powerful "Scholars!" and introducing that day's fascinating lecture topic. He taught us how to avoid a mugging by becoming aware of how we walked. He taught us how to walk confidently, like we knew where we were going and could not be stopped, and not like a "tiny woman in a tight skirt and 6-inch spiked heels." Leaders in the field of criminology have called him the strongest person in the field. He was substantial and he was fun. At times he reminded me of a prison warden in a black and white 1940s B movie and his style made his teachings stick to us.
He whole-heartedly believed in rehabilitation and that convicted criminals could turn their lives around with the proper help. Beginning to teach at The Ohio State University in 1951 and continuing for the rest of his life, Dr. Dinitz accepted other responsibilities as well. He accepted the position as head of an Ohio prison task force after the deadly 11-day-long riot at Ohio's Lucasville prison in 1993 and the leadership of another task force on overcrowding in Ohio prisons. He was named one of the Big Ten's "Ten Most Exciting Teachers" in 1968 and was honored at Ohio State University with the Distinguished Teaching Award, Distinguished Research Award and Distinguished Service Award. He was the first faculty member to speak at commencement and national societies honored his research and teaching. Universities from California to Israel asked him to come as a visiting professor.
What is Criminology?
Criminology is held within the filed of sociology, the science or study of society. Criminology is the scientific study of crime, criminals, criminal behavior, and corrections. It also examines society's response to crime and to prevention of crime. Criminology includes the examination of evidence, hereditary and psychological causes of crime, various modes of investigation and conviction and the efficiencies of differing styles of punishment, rehabilitation, and corrections.
Radio and television have popularized the study of crime through shows such as The Shadow, Sherlock Holmes, The Naked City, The Defenders, Perry Mason, Mr. Lucky, The Wild Wild West, Matlock, Murder She Wrote, Diagnosis Murder, The District, CSI, CSI Miami, Numbers, and hundreds of others. Literature is filled with crime stories, True Crime magazine, and others. Crime is popular and detectives and crime stoppers, from super heroes to policeman and amateur detectives, are revered. However, there are many real life careers available in criminology.
What is a Criminologist?
A criminologist in a sociologist or social scientist that 1) specializes in criminology and 2) studies social behaviors. Such a professional examines the norms (most often seen behaviors) and the deviations from those norms of behavior seen in a society. Each society has its own set of norms and deviations.
A criminologist usually studies crime and law in college and earns some form of academic degree, such as an Associate's a Bachelor's, a Master's, or a Doctorate (PhD) degree. Some criminologists have all of the latter three degrees.
A criminologist provides theoretical explanations for the aberrant, delinquent, and criminal behaviors manifested in the population of a society. They analyze criminal law and study crime by analyzing criminal behavior and the methods used by criminals to practice deviant behavior and break the law. Criminologists work with a variety of levels and types of law enforcement agencies to develop behavior profiles for particular types of crimes. In addition, they gather statistics on crime rates. They investigate crimes and analyze the larger criminal justice system and its processes.
Career Paths in Criminology
- Corrections
- Counseling
- Criminal Investigation
- Diversion Programming
- Financial Fraud Investigation & Prevention
- Forensics
- Insurance Fraud Investigation & Prevention
- Intervention Programming
- Judicial / Courts
- Law Enforcement
- Medical Investigation
- Rehabilitation
- Research and Policy Studies
- Private Investigation
- Psychologist - Psychopathology Specialist
- Retail Investigation
- Special Agencies
- Teaching
- Women's Studies
- Youth Programming & Counseling
- Additional Careers in Sociology
Employment Systems for Criminologists
- Court Systems
- Correctional Institutions
- Counseling Agencies
- Banks & Financial Institutions
- Insurance Companies
- Non-Profit Agencies
- Private Investigation Agencies
- Retailers
- Government:
Federal Government
- Drug Enforcement Agency
- Federal Bureau of Investigations
- Homeland Security
- U.S. Border Patrol
State Government
- State Highway Patrol
- Dept. of Rehabilitation & Correction
- Youth Services
- Public Safety
Local Governments: County, City, Township, Village
- Local Police Divisions
- Public Safety
- Department of the Treasurer
Forensic Facial Reconstruction
Personal Qualifications of a Criminologist.
A criminologist is a sociologist and must therefore be interested in human beings and their well-being. Human beings must not be, or become, objects to them. This is because the object of criminology, as it is with all of sociology, is to make the overall quality of life better for all.
A criminologist must be able to express ideas and concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally. Such a professional must be computer literate and proficient in computer and Internet use, especially research related to criminology.. A criminologist may need to address large groups of people and demonstrate good public speaking skills as well. This professional needs to be focused, creative, analytical in thinking, logic, and problem-solving skills, and dedicated to the profession of criminology and its goals of improving the criminal rehabilitation system and preventing crime. A criminologist must be interested in society as a whole and especially in victims of crime and in disadvantaged individuals and groups that may contain a larger proportion of victims or crime-related behavior than the general population.
Education Requirements for the Criminologist.
Courses needed at the undergraduate level in college for criminology are government, sociology, introductory psychology, sociological psychology, juvenile delinquency, criminal law, constitutional law, and criminal theory. Additional studies include forensics, abnormal psychology, corrections, and statistics for the social sciences and business. Some students also take social work courses that deal with the criminal system and prisons. Criminologists also need classes in writing, computer science, and logic. Advanced degrees are required for individuals that will teach or conduct professional research. These advanced degrees are also required in order to climb the ladder professionally in the field of criminology.
Daily Tasks of a Criminologist.
Entry-level criminologists conduct data collection, report proofing, and computer work, catalogue information about the possible causes of crime and the crimes committed, compile crime statistics and propose improvements for the use of resources. Criminologists also analyze and develop crime prevention strategies. Criminologists analyze the causes of crime and how the community relates to crime. Criminologists may be involved in crime scene investigations, or attend autopsies seeking evidence and information to analyze the crime.
Areas of specialization in criminology.
Many areas of specialization exist in the field of criminology. Professionals may concentrate on specific age group in their work, including elementary school youth, middle school youth, high school youth, young adults, middle-aged adults, and senior citizens. It is unfortunate that crime has worked its way down into the elementary school ages, but there are drug dealers that use these children to sell drugs and some children in these lower ages are taking loaded guns to school. Some elementary school aged children are drinking alcohol and using controlled substances regularly and all of these things contribute to crime in America and the world
Criminologists often focus on specific types of crimes. Some work with murders, some with armed robbery, others with vandalism, some with rape, others with serial crimes of different sorts. Professional may alternatively specialize in crime prevention, crime scene investigation, criminal litigation, corrections, rehabilitation, or the privatization of prisons.
Profilers are particular criminologists that build profiles of specific crimes by reviewing patterns of behavior. They look at particular groups of people that commit specific crimes and build a sort of meta-profile, a combination of the behaviors of those involved in commission of these crimes. Profilers can pinpoint an average age range and other demographics and psychological characteristics for an "average criminal" involved in a particular crime.
Criminologists can place their efforts into research, victimology, victim's rights, white collar crime, the juvenile justice system, forensics technologies, DNA/RNA evidence, and many other areas. Other professionals work in community-based initiatives and among CBOs (community based organizations), government policy initiatives, and other types of programs and projects.
Employment in criminology.
Universities and government agencies employ professional criminologists for advanced teaching and research and policy assessment. Most Criminologists become police officers, FBI agents, or state medical examiners. Criminologists may work in universities teaching criminology, legal studies, law and sociology Federal and state justice agencies employ criminologists as research officers and policy advisers. Criminologists are found in many different settings: airport security, corrections systems, probation or parole officers, drug enforcement agencies, FBI, US customs and other law enforcement agencies. Corporations or financial institutions, major department stores and law firms employ security officers, private investigators or social workers. Some work as consultants in the role of private investigators or security.
Career of Forensic Science Technician
Forensic Odontology
Donald L. Nathanson M.D. - Prison and Change
Organizational Resources
- American Society of Criminology (ASC)
The American Society of Criminology is an international organization involved in research and policy in criminology, scientific and professional knowledge about the origins, prevention, and treatment of crime and delinquency; and promoting rehabilita - Society for Research In Psychopathology
Psychopathology plays an important role in some crimes. This organization examine the current related issues in psychopathology and their impact on society, the individual, and criminal justice. - American Academy of Forensic Sciences
This is a professional society dedicated to applying science to the law. Members are physicians, criminalists, toxicologists, attorneys, dentists, physical anthropologists, document examiners, engineers, educators, and others in forensics. - International Association of Women Police
The International Association of Women Police was founded in order to ensure employment equity for women in the criminal justice field by promoting and celebrating the individual strengths, talents, and skills of each of its members. - British Society of Criminology
The organization is the UK’s major criminological society. Its goal is to further academic and professional knowledge of all that are engaged in any aspect of criminal justice and criminology: teaching, research, or promoting knowledge. - General Council of the Bar
This Council representational participates in many areas that include the administration of justice and relations with Government, the European Union, various legal professions in other countries, and other societal organizations with common interest
Film Resources
- The Court of Last Resort - TV Documentaries 1957 - 1958
The Court of Last Resort was a group founded andmaintained by Erle Stanley Gardner through Esquuire Magazine. Its goal in the 1940s and 1950s was for its team to work to reveal the truth about whether a convicted person already inprison and often on - Crime and Punishment
This 1935 film retells Dostoyesvsky's crime epic "Crime and Punishment" as set in the 1930s. llustrating the mental torture of attempting to hide a crime, it stars Peter Lorre as Raskolnikov and Edward Arnold as Inpector Porfiry. - Crime and Punishment dual eBook
This is a free online rendition of the great Dostoyevsky novel, printed side-by-side in English and Russian. The reader may view the novel in this version or access an English-only or Russian-only text.
Academic and Practical Journal Resources
- Ten Guilty Men
"Ten Guilty Men" is a 'University of Pennsylvania Law Review' article that examines the complications of the proverbial quite from the crime philosopher Blackstone: "Better that 10 guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer." - The Chicago School of Criminology (Sociology)
This Wikipedia page presents the history of the Chicago School of Sociology beginning in the 1920s and its undertaking of Urban Sociology Criminology. It provides an extensive bibliography and some important links. - Erle Stanley Gardner
This is an online version of the Erle Stanley Gardner Museum that is located in Ventura CA where Mr. Gardner pracitced law, wrote the "Perry Mason" series and began his work on The Court of Last Resort to free wrongly convicted people living on Death - Clews The Historic True Crime Blog
This exciting true crime blog examines current and past true crimes as well as high quality award winning crime-related literature. Offerings combine journalism, history and criminology in an engaging manner for the public interest. - Crime Magazine
This free online magazine is concerned with true crime. It reports on organized crime, celebrity crimes, serial killings, sex crimes, capital punishment, corruption, the prison system, assassinations, the justice system, crime books, crime films, and - Western Criminology Review
Western Society of Criminology s a major criminological society. The Society's journal, the Western Criminology Review, is available on-site. It is a far ranging journal publishing material from the science of the social origins of crime and criminal - The Sherlock Holmes Museum
Located in the UK, The Sherlock Homes Museum of 221 B Baker Street is a fascinating site of early criminological effort. It provides an actual Baker Street webcam live, an online tour, and membership to a related society of sleuths.
CSI Named Most-Watched TV Show in 2010
The CBS television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation beat House, MDwhen it amassed over 73.8 million viewers globally. This was reported by the Monte-Carlo Television Festival in June 2010.
The total group of CSI shows dominated most years of the International TV Audience Awards for 5 years. CSI: Miami was the first show honored as the most-watched drama internationally (2006) CSI: Crime Scene Investigation won 2007, 2008, and 2010. House, MD, which also often portrays crime investigation and always uses CSI-like diagnosis methods, won in 2009. All of these shows are drawing additional students to the fields of criminology, forensics, and forensic medicine; just as Star Trek® drew people into the US Space Program.
Earle Stanley Gardner would be pleased and so might Dr. Simon Dinitz. They are both real heroes of criminology.
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Thanks Zsuzsy for the comment. I guess the problem is greater than fear of being caught, as some think they cannot be cause, some don't care for one reason or another and others don't think of it. I don't know if we'll ever get to all the root causes.
I was glad to see that there was not much looting during the California fires - that's encouraging.
You're right about California... as if everyone doesn't have enough tragedy already, looting would be the final straw.
regards Zsuzsy
Thanks for all the info although I think of watching forensic incidents from tv shows :)
Well the technology on radio and TV forensics programs has certainly changed, hasn't it? From fingerprint discover in the 1890s in Sherlock Holmes, to Perry Mason, to Quicncy, ME to CSI. What next? I think criminology is an expanding field in real life too,
Wonderful, Patty, didn't know you were a criminologist! Do you also write crime fiction?
Hi Kenny. I minored in social sciences and math in undergraduate college, with many classes in criminology and anthropology. I have never written crime fiction, but enjoy reading it very much. If you write one, I will purchase it! I would even help edit it if you need that help.:)
I am reading the work of Dr. Donald T. Lunde...
Here's a related link to our local police force and jobs avaiable.
very much information about the careers in criminology its all like a book here in this hub.
good work dude
Interesting topic, nicely done. Keep up the good work.
Thanks very much to my friends telguswan and Mr. Nice.
What's very interesting is that Walter Reckless and Simon Dinitz never stopped believing that the justice system can be improved.
fascinating topic and excellent hub. criminal justice used to be quite a big interest for me for a time, especially the juvenile justice system in Florida - I got suckered in by some cases there a few years ago.
Thanks for the kind words. I really respected Dr. Dinitz and his work, but never was able to meet Dr. Reckless. What do you think of the privatized prisons in Texas?
I think it's truly American capitalism at it's finest. Have the powerful enact harsh penalties for tiny things that should be fined, then have a lot of stock in privatized prisons to profit from others' misery.
I remember a case when I was researching prison abuse that some little kid went in to a Texas prison for writing a hot check or something - two year sentence. He was frail and pretty and he came out of prison with AIDS from being chronically assaulted. Death sentence for a hot check.
Prison reform is a biggie with me. Committing a crime should not mean anyone should be raped or assaulted. It should mean just serving the time separated from society. I have never understood why the "violents" cannot be easily and cost-effectively separated from the "non-violents" for their protection.
I've often wondered if the non-violents couldn't be housed on a working farm where they worked for their room and board and learned practical skills. Some of the homeless could benefit from a working farm as well. I'd take 6 monnths there myself right now.
We used to have a Poor House in this city in the 1930s with a farm behind it. The people that went there to live raised their own food and cleaned the house and cooked for the owners and themselves, who were kind to them. Why can't we do such things now instead of stockpiling 6 years of corn harvests (in Ohio) and then sell it all overseas?
Dr. Dinitz was always big on prison reform too. He showed us a film of a New England prisin that forced the prisoners into putting on a variety show and were also physically abused. I was speechless.
Death for a small bad check from someone that probably just neeeded a hand up is totally out of line.
Have you seen that thing about the Prison Warden in Arizona? The name slips by me, but there they do a work farm thing, tents for prisoners, no ac or heat, no extras like tv and they have to work, but no violence allowed at inmates. I didn't know what to think about it. My opinion is still out on it.
Are you aware of it and do you have an opinion?
I saw some film on it actually. It might be ok, but I don't know what crimes the prisoners did - that would make a difference and so would the actual temperature, which was not reported.
The prisoners complain and sometimes it does get really too hot. It appears to be in the desert or on the edge of it. 110 degrees is too hot to expect someone to toe the line and somebody will die in the summer months, I'm sure. I need more information.
yeah, arizona is hot. I did hear in the doco or news show, whatever it was, there was an outstandingly low recidivism rate - offenders didn't choose to repeat after release, or at least... in that jurisdiction.
I don't know what to think about it but I did find it interesting. As you said, not enough info. I don't have enough background to have an opinion.
They have done a similar thing with boot camps for juvenile offenders and children have died of beatings and for medical reasons. Others have come out of such and changed their lives positively. On this one, I'm more negative. One dead child is one dead child too many.
Yes, too many things can go wrong, especially with youth since their bodies are in flux. But if recidivism decreases, the tent prison could be a good thing.
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This looks really interesting, i myself have wanted to do this sort of thing for a while...m.aybe i should look into it a bit more ^ ^;;
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Thanks for the link; it looks useful.
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amazing hub. I'm a fan of CSI:'s and other crime and court drama, its makes me wanna think and solve the mystery about who the killer is. :)
Indeed! It is like a puzzle. I wonder how many crime units have anything close to the CSI equipment?
Author Erle Stanley Gardner campaigned for such techniques to become real in the early 20th century. wonder what he'd think today?
It is a good career as I retired from corrections
How interesting! I'm going to look through your Hubs and see if you've written about it.
Wow! That was awesome! I find your hub very intresting and full of imformations. I honestly didn't like criminology before, but when I got to read Nancy Drew books and watch 911 on cable, I got more and more interested in it. Then when I got to read your hub, the passion of wanting to learn more became intense. I will surely be coming back. Thank you for that and five-stars goes to you! I would like to share to you a lens http://www.organizationalskillsfacts.com a same effective and helpful as yours which tackles about career networking and organizational skills from basic to exceptional ones. You can check it out.
Thanks caseysellars02. Perhaps you will write some hubs about your link and its information!
This is a very good hub on Criminology. It is very informative and many people may want to take up criminology with the information you gave. It’s enlightening to know that there are different areas one can specialize or path when criminology is taken. Thanks for sharing such valuable information. Here is a site which gives information about PhD studies as those who have taken up criminology may want to enhance their knowledge: http://www.phdstudiescentral.com/. Please do visit us.
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Abdullahi A. Yahaya , thank you immensely for your kind words and prayers. They are a great uplifitng.
im curious, to work in prison or testify in court, as a criminologist, what kind of experience do they require and how high must your degree be?
Federal, state/provincial, county/parish, and local laws and regulations govern these scenarios and it would be best to call the appropriate courts and penal systems in question in order to find out the specific requirements for each. Thanks for visiting, Elizabeth.
Hi, don't know much about your discussion, but would like to add that in South Africa we have a serious shortage of accurate forensic evidence appearing in court, due to insufficiantly experienced forensic examiners.
The science will in future surely become so effective that eventually crime will be based on idealogical wars and the general population will live comfotably in American-style suburbs. Social crime will dissapear.
Idealogical wars are not fought on the property of the perpetrator. Bobby and Jenny will live in peace and harmony, while in countries far off, idealogical wars are fought in unreal horror.
South Africa
Thanks for telling us about the job Market in South Africa. That provides another place for possible work for Americans.
A great & informative site, I have you bookmarked & I'll definitely be recommending you to a friend interested in forensics. Great links too - thank you!
Thanks dr c -- And forensic accounting is picking up speed as well.
criminology is something else isn't it! I hadn't realized many of these things until I read your hub. Great action...Thanks!
thanks so much this makes my job so much easier when it comes to having to research the career i want
hello!!
i really want to study this career, can you help me? im mexican, i speak english, i want to get an schoolarship, but i dont know which university is good, end either how can i get the schoolarship
First of all, where are you living - what state in Mexico or USA or what country?
Great video, excellent for viewers like me.
Everytime I read one of your hubs, I always learn a lot.
Great post's really rocking keep rocking :)
It seems to be trendy to follow a Criminology Career... Unfortunately human kind will never live in 100% peaceful world, so it's important to have the best professionals finding the bad guys.
Great hub!
Wow, great hub, so thorough. i really never knew there was so much to criminology as a career.
Everyone digs CSI... and I think that why more people are interested in Criminology Careers. Great hub!
This article is so interesting to me. I'm a high school student, graduating in 2010, and I would like to know some information about the schooling I should take to have a career in profiling/being able to read people, and to be a part of the FBI. Please email me. I'm VERY interested.
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THANK YOU!
I am starting college soon and was thinking about majoring in criminology. Will I have to go to law school after college?
@Shelby - Lots of info on the FBI is located at http://www.fbi.gov/
@Cheneil - Not necessarily. There are Masters and PhD Degree programs in criminal justice and related area; but sit down with your college counselor and determine what is best for your interests. You might want to attend law school after all. Best wishes to you!
Wonderful in depth knowledge of criminology. Very fascinating.
Very helpful information.
It is very intresting subject & in Pakistan it is studied only in Sindh Province,(Pakistan).
students take intrest in this very much
This was a really interesting piece for me to read. I actually live in Australia, and this year I'm doing a diploma of social science, then a bachelor (majoring in criminology) then a masters, where I hope to become a forensic criminologist. Thank you for all the information.
Very interesting! seems like you have to want to study Criminology in order to like it!
tis is a great subject. i m a student of criminology & security studies at punjab university lahore pakistan. i need some help relating to this subject . if someone is willing to help me out this is my e_mail address
mehboob.hassan@ymail.com
Great information for when I get close to finishing my studies...
Success and best wishes to you in your career, Barry! Law and criminology are fascinating.
HI i am from bulgaria and i want to study criminology in the UK. Can you suggest some good uversities that study criminology in UK
Prison & Change is a great video !
hi guys
I'm from Russia. i want to work criminologist in USA or UK
Can i work in USA if i have Russian degree.
Help, please.
PS Sorry for my bad English ;)
@Nick - Ask your university of your degree transfer to the USA. Also, visit your local American Embassy and ask them what they think about it - they can help with making phone calls to the US schools and asking if your degree is good in their areas.
Best of success to you!
@Blago - Search Universities in London online or call SCOTLAND YARD and ask them - +44 207 230 1212 anytime day or night.
@Barry - it's pretty good, isn't it?
Patty Inglish, thank you for information
i'm happy that you helped me.
i don't know English well. I agree it's problem,but i will try.
Thanks
Such an interesting article! I studied a bachelor of criminology in South Africa,as well as an honours degree in Criminology, however find it quite difficult to get into the job market as hardly any companies seem to understand the value of the subject! Does anyone have any advice for opportunities in South Africa or Britain?
I'm interested in doing a criminology and sociology degree. I have to say that this blog is extremely interesting and detailed for anyone considering criminology related careers. I have already recommended it to people I know doing this degree or, like me, interested in it.
I wish you and your friends success in your criminology endeavors; it was always one of my favorite focus studies and research activities.
Hi Patty,
I really enjoyed your hub, great information! I became interested in the field of criminology after watching the show "Criminal Minds." Im a freshman in college right now and I was wondering how I could find more information about the degrees and experience I would need to become an actual profiler. Thanks!
Lee Ann - A first step is to call your local police department and set up an informational interview with one of the detectives. He or she can provide the practical information about profilers, if the department indeed uses them at all (not all do so). Let us know what happens!
The more advanced technology becomes, criminals are getting smarter by the day and figuring out how to get past many of the tools to detect and find them. So if one pursues this type of work I am sure they will have a heavy work load.. Job security.
that is why criminology is so dynamic...criminologist have to be updated with all the technology now a days. im taking up criminology right now...
Patty, great hub!! I'm from Sweden but would really like to study a Ba in Criminology at an English-speaking university. I've been looking around on the net for universities in South africa but so far I haven't found anything. If anyone could give me any tips or ideas of how to go ahead with this please email me on: zeinatl@hotmail.com
Hi there, I have done a BA in crimimology at the University of South Africa. I enjoyed it and its an option you should definately consider. Its now just difficult finding an internship Best of luck
such a good website
Criminology is a very popular subject maybe because there were many series made on this topic in the past few years. I like it as well, and I like also this hub because it contains many interesting facts that I did not know before. Thanks Patty!
I dont think they would be scared of the real Criminologits, in the labs or in the offices but they would rather be scared of the ones in the TV-sets
I have a question for anyone. I am majoring in criminology and i have a minor in chemistry. Is it better to have a minor in chemistry or biology for criminologists who want to go into forensic science?
i really like this field i live in canada is that going to get in the way ? thank you very helpful info! :)
awesome article!
hi patty
i am so grateful to be one of the readers of this great article, iam an undergraduate student of national open university of nigeria, am studying criminology and security studies, am at three hundred level now, by reading your article, i have gotten hope for the future as a criminologist, it is quite interesting and i love this discilpine, thanks and pls send suggestions on how i can discuss with my fellow student in uk
with this kind of informative site,we the learning students of the National open university of Nigeria wil have no problem studying criminology and security studies,cos we can access informative information about society and crime prevention.keep it up and God bless.
Very informative i must say....are there conference /research or projects done in south africa in Criminology to find a solution in crime,i know there are method and research but i want to know about the current that might be taking place in (South Africa)?
I am a Second year student currently studying criminology and i will like to take part in any (Project/Research or Conference)concerning Criminology/Crime..
Hello.
I found this very helpful. Thank you. I was unsure if I really wanted to do Criminology as a career and all, kept trying to make myself believe I was just toying with the idea..But there's no denying the urge I have to go through with it. I feel that it's right. I don't want to take Medicine like my father wants me to. I want to do Forensics, haa. My friends laugh but I don't care.
Anyways, I would love it if you can tell me more about it and all. I'm a senior this year and I have little time to decide on what I want to do. I'm turning sixteen (hard to believe, I know.) so my parents treat me as a child when I'm being serious.
I would really appreciate your help. Email's stupendous23@hotmail.com. I would be doing me three thousand million favours, I swear it. :)
PS: Thanks in advance? ;)
I'm a freshman who is seriously interested in a career in Criminology. Could you answer some questions I have on the topic? What kind of personality does it take to study this? How available are jobs? Where is the largest job market? What kind of specific careers are involved in Criminology? If you could answer any of these questions, thank you very much. If you are too busy, then I thank you for your time.
im intrested in criminology work ,im currently studying criminology as a first year student , is there any voluntary work i can do .im in limpopo at the university of venda
I tank God for coming in contact with people who study or are studying criminology in different universities arround the world to help combat crime and save the lives of many nations. I want to join you guys in this fight. Am looking for a good university that teaches Bsc or BA criminology and security any where in the world. Please do recommend one to me. Mr. Teddy, Nigeria, west Africa
IV ALWAYS WONDERED IF THERE'S A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEVIANT BEHAVIOUR AND ONES UPBRINGING WITHIN THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CONTEXT ?. IF THERE IS A RELATION HOW IS THIS PROBLEM SOLVED IN UR RESPECTIVE COUNTRIES,HOW DO PEOPLE SUGGEST WE TACKLE THIS ISSUE ID LIKE TO HEAR PATTY'S VIEWS AND EVERYONE ELSE WHO CAN COMMENT ON THE ISSUE.
it's a complex phenomenon. Some children grow up nearly unaffected and some of our theorists/practitioners believe it is attributible to the quality of resiliance. A psychiatrist friend has found all manner of psych conditions and deviances being created in the first three months of life by dysfunctional or abusive people n the infant's life. I know social workers that work very hard with clients to overcome the negatives in the upbrinfing and community influence. Soem churches even cast out evil. Many methods are applied and some work. Universal Answer? I'd like one.
Informative Hub!!!!!
The criminology is the study of crime and its various aspects. It approach of methodology is very diverse which is aptly stated in the hub such as Criminologists can place their efforts into research, victimology, victim's rights, white collar crime, the juvenile justice system, forensics technologies, DNA/RNA evidence, and many other areas. The hub is very useful for youth who are aspiring to become criminologist.
I'm in the middle of applying for grants and retraining in criminology. I have to do a ton of field research to obtain my grant. This hub has helped my research out so much. Tons of questions i have to answer in the paper work i can find here. Im so happy I came across this web page.. ill be using this hub for ref @ caljobs !!! they loved it 2 when i brought in printed info..
This was an amazing hub full of information and resources. I'm going to pass it on to my son who is looking to make a career change and has expressed interest in criminology. I'm signing up to follow you because I loved this hub so much. Being new to Hub Pages, I know I can learn alot from how your hubs are done. Thanks for sending me fan mail. I love my happyboomernurse name and am glad it inspired you to follow me.
I'm so happy to have gone thru this blog. I have completed my postgraduation in biotechnology but am interested in pursuing a career in criminology. Do u think that this combination would help me get into an university?
Biotechnology and criminology would seem to go hand in hand these days. Much success to you, Anna.
I WANNA BE A PART.HOW CAN I JOIN YOU GUYS?
Is there an online college that offers webcam for labwork for a biology degree online? I live in a remote area where a college is 3-6 hours away and my goal is to be a crime lab tech or CSI. I toured a crime lab in Redding, CA myself and talked with each section of what they do. I loved it! but how can one get a degree in biology online? I am getting my associates in science Dec. 19th, 2010. So I'm ready to start for bachelors degree but need to find a online college fast! Thanks...please in case I can't find this back again any information can you please send any response little_wolf_melody@yahoo.com. Thanks.
Call the State Board of Education in California and ask them for a list of schools that meet your specifics. Your county or city department/board of education may also be able to help. You might even call the crime lab that you toured - they may have a list of resources! Failing all that, contact your nearest high school; even they may be able to help you, through a vocational or other counseling department -- They may have a list.
thanks for who ever helped in this very much, very useful and helpful information.
wow, that was a unique and intriguing read, and that really gave me some useful information, but, would it be diffucult to get into a college where you acn study criminology?
No more difficult than any university that offers the other social sciences. Best of success to you!
Hi there, i am from Philippines and we would like to explore how we can link up with the other school of criminology around the globe.
Thank you for this Hub. It gave me the kick in the a$$ that I needed to keep going with my schooling. With all the hassle lately I forgot exactly how important it was. Not just for me, but the reason I started. People. Stopping crime. Being the right person there, at the right time.
Good luck and success to you in your studies! Three is a lot of work to be done in the field.
Hello, I am really interested in taking a Criminology undergraduate course in the States.
However, I find it difficult applying for this course because of the requirements (SATs, etc.) since I am an international student.
I've just finished my Cambridge 'A' Level examination on Sociology, English Literature, Geography and General Paper and now I am awaiting for the results, which will come out somewhere between late January-early February next year. Any tips or useful guides for international students? Thank you.
is good as a soldier to be a crime detector
I dont think i like statistics and mathematics.hope the Msc in criminology does not revolve around it.please i need an info about the course composition.mail@handsomemendology@yahoo.com thanks
criminology is the only option to solving world crime
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i have completed my MSc Criminology and if any one require help on any topic please ask.....
thanks so much much for posting this information i have been searching for about 2 years on what exactly is criminology cause i've been interested in the judicial system for a loooong time but i didnt want to become a lawyer. so thanks againf or all this information. Blessing
its good i m starting to study criminology this feature hrelp to me lot thank you sir
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I am one of officers of Nigeria Immigration Service, I want have my masters in criminology. How could I go for this.
Here in the Philippines, you can be a graduate of criminology profession and probably become a registered criminologist for one (1) year at LA SALLETE SCHOOL. What a very disgusting idea of somebody to deteriorate our chosen profession.... I took this profession for 4 years with hard work. I am very disappointed........ Professional Criminologists Association in the Phil., Professional Regulatory Commission, Commission on Higher Education are not doing their job to check this matter. May I seek help for any Chairmans, Chiefs or Presidents of other Foreign Countries' Criminologists Associations to wake up these people and take study of their curriculum. Is the offspring of this school are very effective and efficient in doing their job in the future after they graduated? Or they will belong to scalawags?
I would really like to know how does the criminology course help a forensic technician in his career.
Thx
im a criminologist interested in criminological work
Hi, this is very informative. I am in England and due to start university in September studying a BS in Forensic Biosciences. I am very excited. I would love to work in America after graduation but I have read a lot of job vancancies that state 'US citizens only', do you know if any of these vancancies would sponsor someone from England with the right qualifications and experience?
Thanks
Ellie
Hey, Im thinking about studying criminology in England and later moving to the US and getting a career there. Probably going to do a masters or maybe the bachlor then work and masters later on when i got more money. Is it possible to do the education in England and work in US? I`ll be studying in a pretty high rated university etc.
Probably be looking for something inside investegation and law enforcement.. mostlikely have to become a US Citizen first for that. Anyone got any thoughts?
I really want to switch my major to this career. I love everything about it, my major now is Jurisprudence (law) and would like to switch back to Criminology, i dont know how to do that, Im in New Jersey and attend Montclair State University. Would I switch back to Criminal Justice or Sociology in order to become a criminologist? My intersst is serial killers, i read about and write about it on all my papers. Please if someone can guide me i would apprecate it. Any suggestions?
Patty, I have a question. I want to get a bachelor degree on criminology, but i don't know what kind of work will be easy for me as entry level.Because I am going to school for but I DON'T HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE.Thanks
Hi guys I'm in my final year at school before going to university I am really interested in studying criminology there. Does anyone have any advice on what kinds of subjects to take?
I was thinking English Modern Studies History, and would administration be helpful at all?
Thankyou!
this is alot of interesting information but i would like to know if there are top colleges to go to study criminology or does it not matter??
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it is amazing information i have never seen before....i am the student of criminology ....i need some information regarding forensic investigation ....!
hello ,
I came across this hub by accident and I read most of the comments and found it very interesting and so I figured to post as well.
I have a bachelor's degree in Criminology with a minor in communications I never had the chance to work in these field due to relocation to another country. The only position I held for 3 months before relocating was assisting a lawyer. I'm 39 yrs old. If I decide to return to NY what jobs are available ? Is there any work available related with the internet ? I'm pretty savvy esp. in researching the net.
Are you looking foor criminology related jobs in New York City?
I looked into a criminology degree. I Settled on political science, but i sometimes wish I had considered a crim degree a bit more thoroughly .
Hello,
I am studing in third semester of Master in Criminological Science from karachi university, this is very intrestig field,almost mine and my behaviour and vision views change after the studing criminology, its a very reliable way prevention the crime, and many cases solve and find the right criminal
This sounds like such an interesting career. I think you need to really enjoy science to be successful.
I have done my Phd in crime from German TU. Chemnitz University. I am really interested to work in the field of crime and criminology how i can get a job in this field. I would be greatful to you if you could inform me.
Wonderful hub. My wife Joann loves to watch anything that has something to do with investigations, and police work. Police work makes you feel like a God when you have a call where fifty cops come to help you. I have been backed up by as many as eighty cops , and volunteers when I faced armed men with high powered rifles, and guns. It was a real thrill out of this world. Makes you feel larger than life, and is extremely dangerous. You have to try to psychologically try to figure out a shooter in seconds. God Bless You Precious heart.
Amazing! -- You have had many dangerous yet exicting experiences in life, and much, much responsibility always. You are a hero of many kinds, stars439.
i grew up with aliking for criminology and I have since been working towards a career in the field, not until this year. I never knew much about it but I was aware that it deals with crimes and criminals. Now I can tell the world that I know crimonology like a criminologist.
Patty, you're awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
please keep it up. I hope you'll accept me as one of your protege? One day I'd make you proud by coming up with something similar based on your ideas.
Tijjani Manir - Thanks for posting! The more we advance tecnologically, the more we need criminologists. You'll have a long and interesting career.
Hunting for criminologist job -Saju
Seems like its not easy finding a job as a criminologist. Im starting my studies next year in crim. its something i really want to know more about.but something is scaring me.Please tell me if its very dangerous?
Itis such an interesting and exciting career. If I could do it over, this is where I would look.
yeah its a good career that makes me to read hard 4 days and nights
this article changed my life. i've been in college for 4 years, and i'm graduating spring 2012 with a degree in criminology. even with all of the career meetings, i have no idea what i want to do or what's even available to me. that's really sad. i loved this article. it puts everything into perspective and it's easy to understand.
HI,
IT IS LIKE IMPOSSIBLE TO KNOW THE INTENTION OF A PERSON WHAT IS GOING ON,IN HIS MIND AND WHAT MAKE HIM TO DO OR NOT TO DO.BASICALLY IN THE CRIMINAL MATTERS IT IS SAID THAT THERE ARE"5W"FOR THE CAUSE OF A CRIME,AND THOSE ARE;1-WORD,2-WEALTH,3-WOMAN,4-WINE,5-WAGER.
IT IS AN INDIAN PHENOMENON ABOUT THE CRIME CAUSATION,IT IS THE SIMPLEST FORM TO CORRELATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF A CRIMINAL ACT WITH THE "5W"PRINCIPLE.IT IS NOT ABOUT THE MOTIVE BUT ABOUT THE CAUSE BEHIND THE CRIME
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Thank you for the great article. with a criminal justice major and criminology minor, I found it very intriguing to read!
I am a South African citizen. I have completed my degree in psychology and criminology, as well as my honours in criminology. I am in the process of obtaining a diploma in Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations. I am very desperate to find a job possible overseas in the USA?
Please any advice will be appreciated!
hello, i am a Ghanaian but lives in America. i want to offer criminology as a continuation of what i used to do offer i was back home. i have a sociology, anthropology, research and human communication background and what are the hire ability when i finish with my course . i want to know if there is any chance for me as i take up that kind of study.
Hi! am a kenyan citizen currently studying siociology am looking forward to be a criminology after attaining my university degree am i on the right path? if not then advice please!
Rita and Sharon -- Sociology is a good place to start, but also look at the college catalogue for classes in criminal justice, and ask your school advisors for help.
I'm a student and i'm studing csi,what i went to know is how long it's going to take me in order for to start studing criminology,it's my second year at college.
I know nothing about your college Lesego, but i can tell you that I studied criminology during my Freshman Year. Good luck.
I am a thirteen year old girl and I want to be a criminologist when I grow up. I would like to know what good universities I can study criminal justice ,natural science and law.I am from Trinidad.
Hi Trinidad Girl,
I unfortunately do not know anything about the colleges and universities in Trinidad and Tobago. However, the website www DOT 4icu DOT org/tt/ offers a listing of these schools. Look at each of the five post-secondary schools currently listed on that site and review their program offerings.
Next, speak with any vocational or guidance counselor at your school and ask for help in writing out an educational plan to prepare yourself for the college or university of your choice and to find financial aid. You may even find that you need to begin studies in your country and complete them in another country.
Best of success to you!
Patty
Thank you for the great article
sir,
I have completed my master degree in criminology at Dr.H.S.Gour Sagar University Sagar (M.P) in India.Now i want job related fields.Please suggest me.
Thanking You
Am studing criminology in nigeria.Thank God for opportunities and previllege giving to u, for your help to us.I appreciate your wonder articles,am very encourage in studing crime the more.God bless u
Am Study obout Its Subject its my favourite subject please tell me more information of its and i like it.
Yeah the crime rate in each country possibly make these professions in the category of higher opportunities and best hikes.... isn't it seems to be bad but to clean out the mash we have to open such job options..
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as a Criminologist i request to the govt of pakistan that please support Criminologist and give opportunity them.
Hi i am a student and looking to study criminology, with the exception that i want to work directly with people and im finding it very hard to figure out how i go about this ? i would really appreciate and help you can give me . I want to try understand why people to the crimes they do and help with thier rehabilitation and try to change their life around . Any suggestions ?
I think we're finding genetic links and physical problems causing a lot of criminal activity overall. Otherwise, many felons suffer SEVERAL Severe Mental Disorders at once, some inherited, other picked up in the first three months of life from mentally ill folks in their home. Thus, I would recommend Forensic Medicine or Forensic Social Work. However, the best place for prevention is during pre-natal and first quarter of life, with whole-family services given as best we can.
im currently workin 4 a maximum prison as an aux soc wrker studyin 4 Ba Sck nd im enjoyin each nd evry module of criminology wch gave me a huge intrest of wanting 2study 4 Dgr of criminology so il become a crimininologist 1of da gud day.*smiling*
crime is a very disturbing phenomenon in our communities.and our government has a little offort to prevent it.we dnt have much infor abt criminology in our societies.plz kindly post us ur information about crime.young juveniles are moving up and down no support from them.
What country are you in, sir?
Hi ,I like 2 become a criminologist. I'm studying in +2 nw. I'd many doubts abt it . I think dis helped me a lot 2 clear my doubts .Is LLB or MSc. psychology is necessary 4 studying criminology?
Check with your college or university. Psychology was indeed required in my program.
Thank u so much 4 ur valuable article and comments ,sir
I've been doing online research like a fiend trying to find something that went over criminology without simply listing its requirements and components.
I'm an American expatriate studying psychology abroad with future plans to get a Masters in criminology... with the eventual goal of joining the FBI--specifically the Behavioral Analysis Unit.
Do you have any suggestions as to things I should get knocked out of the way now instead of later? I'm a first-year so I've got a long, uncertain road ahead of me and any sort of advice from someone in the field of criminology would be helpful. I'm also a little worried that studying outside of the States might complicate things.
Thoughts?
My first year of college, I took several courses in criminology, psychology (esp. abnormal and social), and anthropology in order to get a view of the field from different angles. Whatver you take at the moment in school, read as much as you can in these three larger topic areas - articles, professional journals, and books. Best os success to you!
When studying Criminology in University, what exactly does one study? Do I need a Science subject to study it or do I need to be good in Science? I just really need some advice here, because my life is basically at a stand still! I was/am studying Law, Year 1. But I had to redo my first year. (mind you, I studied hard and tried my best the first time.) The second time I redid it, I failed, then I lost all of motivation and became unhappy and I felt discouraged.
But I went on to do over Year 1 a third time per my parents wishes. I failed a third time. I barely studied, because I was so unahppy and unmotivated. I'm attempting it a fourth time, but something happened and my parents might let me choose a different career to study. I'm thinking about doing Criminology or Psychology. But I'm confused a bit.
Umm is it hard - studying Criminology, I mean. And ummm does it require a lot of reading? I know I like to study people, what they think and do. And why they think and do those things.... Ugh I kinda don't like reading a lot anymore :( I'm just so confused and don't know exactly what to do, you won't believe. I just need any help or advice I can get, please and thank you! I'm English, if that helps - because I know things vary a bit in America and England, so.....
I think at this point, you could benefit from seeing an advisor at your college or university, asking to see the curricula for both Criminology and Psychology and making your decision with that knowledge.
I've been home-schooled and schooled online for my fourth attempt, per my parents wishes. So I don't have an advisor to ask :/
Go to your local college or university visitor's office or admission's office and ask for help' or access their website and email them the questions.
Students or those interested can visit a college in order to find out about college classes before they enroll or even if they do not enrill and they come away with good advice and a set of literature to read.
I have a Criminology Degree and interested in careers in the US. Any suggestions or websites I may find useful?
wow... it is really an informative about what is criminology and who you will be in the future... am a criminologist and now im an instructor of an institution...
Congratulations for your success!
Hi friends,
I have done my degree in criminology & security studies
but i have still not job so how i can find some job in UAE/UK or Australia,
Hi dear Patty,
I really want to thank you for this post and may God bless u.
I am currently enrolled at Centennial college in Toronto, Canada, I know that there isn't much differences in universities in both Canada and the USA so at the moment am enrolled in a 2 years police foundations program and then i will study criminalogy at the Univeristy of Toronto and get a degree, my question is that, the program that i am taking now is quite helpful to my profession (criminology) or am i basically wasting my time ?? and the beside i am sure u hv studied this at the university so can u tell me what hardships, difficulties will be facing once i get accepted in any university in toronto ?? and wat subject do think is more important to focus (eg. psychology).
thank you again and keep the good work up.
i wish we have more people with more knowledge like you.
Police Foundations will help you in many occupations.
I thought it important to take cultural anthropology courses, social psychology, abnormal psychology (or deviance), and several sociology classes. Hardships: college takes a lot of work, and time planning, and one must be serious and dedicated to completing the coursework. One semester or quarter of college can be like a whole year or more of high school in depth of study.
Hey Guys I love it here, just came across it while looking at careers in Criminology... I just started studying a Diploma in Criminology and love anything to do with Crime and Investigation... I have a background of Pharmacology though I am only a Pharmacy Dispenser qualified.... Do you think Pharmacy with Criminology will go hand in hand and help me easily get a job after completion. please advice..... I am in the UK.
Sounds like the two should dovetail very well. Ask your university advisors and they should have more info. I think it should be exciting. Good luck!
patty in order for one to become a criminologist must have PHD degree in criminology? i love u patty keep it up with the good work from south africa
A lot of jobs in criminology do not require a PhD or a Master's, although some people in this work want to continue their education and training in the field. For a better idea about what' available in your area, scan the job positions posted on SimplyHired.com and Indeed.com, which have websites on all continents.
Thanks for commenting, martha!
This is very good job because it help in fighting crime and bring the suspect to book
Technology is helping move the field of criminology ahead in many locations. Unfortunately, places like Detroit closed down their crime labs because of lack of funding.
Very interesting hub, knew about this criminology but first time I found here and was forced to read this completely. I beleive that understanding crime is the most effective way of stopping it. Wonderful writing !
Your comments are encouraging and I hope we all continue to learn more about crime and its prevention, cablemanagements!
Thanks for your reply! Though I am Engineer by profession but psychology is one of my favorite subject for which I don't have and university degree but still love to analyzing the situation psychologically as well.
That us an interesting sideline. it might help your in your work, especially if designing equipment or aircraft.
Zsuzsy Bee Level 3 Commenter 4 years ago
With all this knowledge of figuring out 'who-done-it' you would think that crime was on a down-swing and that every would be criminal be shaking in their boots...
Great HUB Patty
regards Zsuzsy