Bachelor of Science in Criminology

The BS in Criminology focuses on the study of historical and contemporary patterns of crime and victimization, the social etiology of criminality, social responses to crime, and the processes of crime control. Criminologists combine theoretical and empirical methods to study crime and delinquency, including the manner in which offenders are processed. The functions and dynamics of the criminal justice system are studied in detail with emphasis on the linkage between these processes and various social institutions and organizations.

Criminology is a valuable liberal arts major for students planning graduate studies in criminology/criminal justice, sociology, public administration, law, urban planning, business, social services, and community planning.

The major also provides a useful background for those planning to enter the job market immediately following graduation.

Departmental faculty members serve as academic advisors for all criminology majors. Your faculty advisor will encourage you to maximize your opportunities for post graduate employment or further studies by:

• Choosing a minor area of study and elective courses related to your intended area of employment or advanced study.
• Acquiring practical experience through internships, research, and service-learning projects.

Highly motivated students can earn a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology or BSBA in Management. Students who choose the 3 to Degree option will benefit from access to grants and scholarships for maximum affordability plus access to Barry’s Center for Academic Success that supports students through their academic programs.

The three-year program typically requires 18 credits per semester, with classes also taken during the summer. If you’d like to make changes to this pace at any time, your academic advisor will help you transition to a four-year course plan.

In the time it takes to watch a movie, you can apply to attend Barry University. From application to graduation, we support you every step of the way. Apply anytime, anywhere. We accept submissions on a rolling basis, but the sooner you apply, the better. Some majors require extra information for acceptance into specific programs. See what you need to apply, since general admission doesn't guarantee acceptance into all majors.

As part of Barry's diverse, close-knit community of 3,000 undergraduates, you’ll grow and build lifelong relationships. With a 15:1 student to faculty ratio, you'll thrive thanks to individualized instruction and professors who are experts in their fields. The best part? You’ll leave college with the skills you need to succeed and little debt; we work to make school affordable through merit-based scholarships and financial aid.

If you’re a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate, you may qualify for our merit-based scholarships with awards up to $17,000, based on your cumulative GPA and standardized test scores. Scholarships are available for freshmen (including test optional), transfers, international, DACA, and Dreamer applicants. Using your admissions application, we automatically determine your eligibility.

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