Criminology field

Criminology is an interdisciplinary field that applies psychological and sociological concepts to explain and treat criminal behavior. Careers with a criminology degree include correctional officer, forensic scientist, criminal profiler, and cybersecurity specialist.

Criminology is a field that examines criminal acts in a societal context to identify ways to prevent criminal behavior and reduce recidivism. Criminologists help others by learning more about the roots of violence, effects of early trauma and the impact of crime on victims.