Solve society’s problems
Turn your passion and curiosity into an exciting career of crime-fighting
In criminology, we ask hard questions about crime and criminal behavior. If you’re interested in diving deep into contemporary justice issues, you’ve found your major at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- Students sharpen their critical reading, writing and research skills guided by faculty with extensive experience in the field
- Our criminology majors gain real-world experience through internships and disaster simulations made possible by partnerships our innovative professors have formed in the community
- With concentrations in psychology and sociology, students in this program earn a well-rounded education for all seasons of life
- Close-knit community and traditions bind alumni and students and open doors for networking opportunities now and in the future
- A 13:1 student to faculty ratio allows for mentorship from our faculty and small class sizes
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A criminology degree prepares you for jobs in:
- Law enforcement
- Law
- Education
- Rehabilitation
Combine with a political science minor and aspire for a job in government. Add a science major and head down the path in forensics. Pursue criminology alongside professional writing and position yourself to becoming a courts reporter. Whatever path you choose, the fundamental skills you’ll gain from SMWC will serve you well.