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Criminology is the science of understanding crime, its causes, its effects, and its prevention. If you have thought about becoming a criminology major, you might already be interested in these topics. With us, you can study the methods of law enforcement, judicial action, and systems in place to enforce the law. The criminal justice major draws from a variety of disciplines and consists of coursework in theory, organization, law, and practice. Whether you are already involved in a branch of the law or simply have been drawn to it, a college degree in criminology and criminal justice can prepare you to take a lead in this fast-growing field or pursue an advanced graduate or professional degree.
Students in this bachelor’s degree program can take advantage of our approach to adult learning and degree completion through day and evening classes, online learning, and a hybrid approach that blends both. Whether you want a pre-law degree or to pursue other areas, we offer students looking for criminal justice schools in Iowa and beyond a place to get started.
Through this professional studies program, students can study such critical areas as:
- Psychology
- Criminal justice systems
- Research methods
- Criminological theory
Employment opportunities include:
- Police officer
- Private security officer
- Corrections officer
- Pre-law
- Court official
BVU offers this criminology and criminal justice major at multiple locations. Through our partnership with several community colleges in Iowa, we make your commute short and conducive to your needs.
This page contains information about Criminology and Criminal Justice for adult learners and degree completion in our Graduate & Professional Studies program. The major is also available on our Storm Lake campus. Criminology and Criminal Justice on our Storm Lake campus...
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Criminology and Criminal Justice is offered at these locations:
Carroll
Council Bluffs
Creston
Denison
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Fort Dodge
Iowa Falls
Le Mars
Marshalltown
Mason City
Newton
Online
Ottumwa
Spencer
Spirit Lake
