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Shape your future career by pursuing criminology at UWindsor. Enjoy small class sizes and diverse course options that let you customize your degree to match your passions. Gain hands-on experience through practicums with government and community organizations, opening doors to employment after graduation.
Our renowned criminology program, with its strong reputation, examines criminal behavior, legal matters, policing, regulations, the justice system, surveillance, and security as key societal elements. The curriculum delivers comprehensive understanding for students pursuing long-term careers in criminology and criminal justice, especially in research, government roles, and justice system positions.
Rooted in sociological principles, criminologists analyze offenses, harmful acts, and victimization patterns, exploring their underlying causes, societal impacts, and ongoing discussions about prevention and justice.
Criminologists methodically study how crimes and unlawful behaviors are detected, along with how laws and regulations are implemented. With expert knowledge, research capabilities, and theoretical frameworks, criminologists guide communities, policymakers, and organizations on crime prevention, law enforcement strategies, and public policy development.
Career Paths: Border security, police officer, youth counselor, social services and community organization advisor