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Criminology

The B.A. in criminology will allow you to focus on the nature and causes of crime as well as on the analysis of crime control policy all within the context of a broad liberal arts education.

Career Potential

  • Law enforcement
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Corrections
  • Criminal investigation
  • Probation
  • Social work
  • Youth counseling
  • Human services

What Will I Learn?

You’ll receive a broad liberal arts education that prepares you for a career in criminal justice or for advanced studies in criminology and related fields..

Special Features

With guidance from advisors, you can combine your criminology major with courses in other fields to prepare for graduate studies in areas like forensics, computer crime investigation, law, counseling, and social work.

The employment opportunities in this feed are from Career Services’ Handshake portal. Some positions may require additional certifications. Handshake is available to current SUNY Cortland students and alumni.

Get Involved

Working with the State Police

College is more than a classroom. Enhance your experience with extracurricular opportunities. When you complete an internship in various agencies such as police, probation, child services, welfare, old age and law enforcement a job placement may be easier to secure.

Student Clubs

Honor Societies

Next Steps