About the Criminology Program
Our criminology major is supplemented with the resources of psychology and sociology in order to effect a broad-based view of criminal behavior and its control. Criminology majors may enroll in courses that critically explore:
- capital punishment
- the correctional system
- juvenile delinquency
- societal drug use
Criminology Major Criminology Minor
The Scientific Core
Students pursuing a degree in criminology also complete a series of classes endorsed by the National Science Foundation and referred to as the Scientific Core. In these courses students will:
- use science as a problem-solving and critical thinking tool
- work in a team-based research project under the supervision of a faculty mentor
- present research findings at regional or national conference
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Real World Experience
All students are required to do one professional internship, but many of our students elect to complete two. Most recently, our students have interned at:
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Study Abroad
Drury has many outstanding study abroad opportunities. In recent years, BHSC professors have taken students to England to study “Methods, Madness, and Murder” as well as to South Africa to study global health issues, the biological bases of clinical disorders, and infectious diseases.
Drury students with an English castle guard during a study abroad excursion.
Drury students with an English castle guard during a study abroad excursion.
Drury students outside.
Drury students outside.
Two students enjoy some downtime.
Two students enjoy some downtime.
Students in front of Tower Bridge in London.
Students in front of Tower Bridge in London.
Students work directly in communities.
Students work directly in communities.
A Drury student and child.
A Drury student and child.
Students review documents.
Students review documents.
A Drury student and child outside.
A Drury student and child outside.
A group of Drury students.
A group of Drury students.
What happens after graduation?
Upon graduation, nearly 100% of our students who apply are accepted to attend graduate, law, or medical school Recently, our students have chosen to study at such places as:
- American University
- George Washington University
- King’s College in London
- Purdue University
- Sam Houston State
- Suffolk University
- University of California-Davis
- University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Medicine
- Washington University