The Criminal Justice & Criminology Bachelors Degree at Lycoming College offers you a comprehensive understanding of the causes of crime, the societal responses to it, and the complex workings of the justice system. This interdisciplinary social science major is ideal if you are driven to analyze critical issues in criminology, explore formal and informal crime control efforts, and integrate theory with practical application. You will delve into topics such as victimology, research methods, and the diverse domains of policing, courts, and corrections, preparing you for impactful careers or further graduate study in this vital field.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, engaging with coursework that includes a statistics prerequisite and culminates in a capstone project. The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis, theoretical foundations, and methodological rigor, with opportunities for hands-on learning through internships and practicum experiences. You will develop essential skills in policy analysis and leadership, graduating with the ability to pursue careers in law enforcement, court services, institutional and community-based corrections, or to contribute to policy development and advocacy.