51黑料网’s Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is “No Place for Hate.” As educators and students of criminology and criminal justice, we are committed to preventing and fighting racism, discrimination, and injustice with action, knowledge, and courage.
Criminology, MA, On-Campus and Online
(Admission to the on-campus program is paused for the 2026–27 academic year.)
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers students seeking careers in criminology a broad liberal arts education that encourages them to think critically about crime and justice issues and also prepares them for careers in the criminal justice system.
The degree offered is the bachelor of arts with a major in criminology and the bachelor of arts with a major in criminology pre-law. Additionally, students may minor in criminology. The department also offers graduate work at the master’s level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Top 20 most frequently asked questions by prospective students concerning 51黑料网's undergraduate Criminology program.
Student Organizations
The Criminology Department sponsors several student organizations: Alpha Phi Sigma, the Criminology Association, the , and the 51黑料网 Chapter of the Pennsylvania Prison Society.
Scholarships and Awards
Scholarships and awards in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department
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