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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

Real World Experience

In addition to courses, you are encouraged to work in community, social and/or correctional agencies where you can apply classroom knowledge to real problems. Most recently, our students have interned at:

  • Burrell Behavioral Health
  • C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue
  • Cox Health Psychiatric Unit
  • Family Violence Center
  • Federal Public Defender’s Office
  • Juvenile Justice Center
  • Mercy Marian Center
  • Missouri Board of Probation and Parole
  • Planned Parenthood
  • U.S. Marshals Service

Drury students intern with widely regarded institutions.

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:

Students continue their studies at top colleges and universities.

  • 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


Careers in Criminology

Criminology is a dynamic field of study that prepares students for a variety of jobs at all levels of government and in the private sector. A sample of employment opportunities is provided below. Most of these jobs require a bachelor’s degree, but there are others, such as diplomatic security, where a master’s degree is needed for entry level employment. In some cases, proficiency in a foreign language or basic accounting is necessary.

  • Job Search Websites
  • State & Federal Positions
    • Academic & Vocational Teacher
    • Community-Based Corrections Administrator
    • Correctional Counselor/Case Worker
    • Correctional Administrator
    • Correctional Program Administrator
    • Correctional Recreational Specialist
    • Institutional Researcher/Data Analyst
    • Parole Officer
    • Probation Officer
  • Local & State Positions
    • Campus Police Officer/Administrator
    • Fish & Game Officer
    • Forest Ranger
    • Highway Patrol Officer/Investigator
    • Intelligence Analyst
    • Police Administrator
    • Police Officer
    • Police Training Instructor
    • School Safety Coordinator
  • Courts
    • Attorney
    • Court Administrator
    • Court Data Analyst
    • Court Security
    • Investigator for U.S./State Attorney General
    • Investigator for U.S./State/County Prosecutors
    • Pretrial Diversion Administrator
    • Pretrial Services Officer
  • Federal Agencies Positions
    • Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
    • Border Patrol
    • Bureau of Indian Affairs
    • Diplomatic Security
    • Drug Enforcement Agency
    • Environmental Protection Agency
    • Federal Bureau of Investigation
    • Fish & Wildlife Agent
    • Immigration & Naturalization Service
    • Internal Revenue Service
    • Inspector General’s Office
    • Intelligence Analyst
    • Military Police
    • National Security Agency
    • Nuclear Regulatory Commission
    • Park Police
    • Postal Service Inspector
    • Railroad Agent/Inspector
    • Secret Service
    • U.S. Customs Service
    • U.S. Department of Justice
    • U.S. Department of Labor
    • U.S. Forestry Service
  • Juvenile Services
    • Child Protection Service Worker/Administrator
    • Group Home Worker/Administrator
    • Juvenile Care Specialist
    • Juvenile Detention Officer/Administrator
    • Juvenile Diversion Specialist
    • Juvenile Services Coordinator/Administrator
    • Youth Services System Worker
    • U.S. Marshal’s Office
    • U.S. Treasury Department
  • Victim Services
    • Crime Prevention Coordinator
    • Crisis Center Coordinator
    • Domestic Violence Counselor/Administrator
    • Witness Services Coordinator
  • Private Security
    • Bank Fraud Investigator
    • Credit Investigator
    • Insurance Investigator
    • Loss Prevention Specialist
    • Private Investigator Research & Planning Specialist
    • Private Security Officer
    • Professional Sports Security
    • Security Manager/Administrator
  • Research
    • Legislative Assistant
    • County/State
    • Research Analyst

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