Criminology
Student profile
I'm interested in :
- societal issues
- issues surrounding deviance and delinquency
- legal issues surrounding criminal behaviour
- research methods (and have an aptitude for them)
What is Criminology?
Criminology involves the scientific analysis of crime, of the criminalization process and of social control. Criminology is also an applied discipline in which students learn various forms of intervention to help resolve problems and conflicts. It focuses on five broad questions: the nature and dynamics of behavior that contravenes social norms; the social construction of norms and of the notion of crime; the criminalization of specific behaviors; individuals and groups in social relations; the analysis of the goals and the workings of the criminal justice system; and the examination of contemporary forms of intervention.
The work graduates do
Criminology work is diverse and based on a variety of human and social sciences such as psychology and sociology. Although the Bachelor's degree can provide access to several professions, postgraduate studies are more likely to increase the job-seeker's options.
Some examples of job opportunities
- Criminologist
- Probation or correctional officer
- Victim advocacy officer
- Police services officer
- Penal policy designer and analyst
- Investigator
- Coordinator in various community services
Job outlook and average earnings
- Where are our graduates?
- Job outlook and average earnings for holders of Bachelor's degree
- Job outlook and average earnings for holders of Master's and doctoral degree
For more information
- Website of the Department offering this program
- List of programs offered
- Admission to the University of Ottawa
- Admission scholarships