Blacksburg,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Sociology- Criminology in Virginia Beach United States | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Virginia Beach United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,362
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Criminology program focuses on analyzing the roots, impacts, and management of criminal behavior. Students explore various theories about crime causation and investigate diverse societal approaches to crime prevention. The curriculum covers contemporary issues like substance abuse, school violence, law enforcement practices, youth crime, and victim support. Internship opportunities include juvenile detention centers, judicial systems, and municipal police forces. Alumni pursue careers with federal agencies like the FBI, CIA, ATF, DEA, and Border Protection, or roles such as security specialists, intelligence analysts, law enforcement officers, correctional supervisors, program assessors, nonprofit leaders, and victim advocates. This degree also provides foundation for advanced studies in social sciences, criminology, justice systems, and legal fields. Job prospects in criminology remain robust and expanding.
Career Paths - Law enforcement officer, Federal Marshal, ATF specialist, DEA operative
FBI special agent, Intelligence analyst
Career Paths
Law enforcement officer, Federal Marshal, ATF specialist,DEA operative
FBI special agent,Intelligence analyst,Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
First-year applicants who have attended high school or have been home-educated outside of the U.S. at any point will need to submit their transcript(s) for review.
Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL: 80 or higher with no subsection score less than 16
IELTS: 6.5 or higher with no sub score below 6.5
The Pearson Tests of English (PTE): 59 or higher
Duolingo: 115 or higher
Cambridge Assessment: English score of 176 or higher
SAT: 550 or higher on Evidence-based Reading and Writing
ACT: 24 or higher on English section
IGCSE/GCSE/GCE: A, B, or C, or 6-9 in English First Language or English Language
International Baccalaureate: 5 or higher on English Language and Literature (English A)
Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL: 80 or higher with no subsection score less than 16
IELTS: 6.5 or higher with no sub score below 6.5
The Pearson Tests of English (PTE): 59 or higher
Duolingo: 115 or higher
Cambridge Assessment: English score of 176 or higher
SAT: 550 or higher on Evidence-based Reading and Writing
ACT: 24 or higher on English section
IGCSE/GCSE/GCE: A, B, or C, or 6-9 in English First Language or English Language
International Baccalaureate: 5 or higher on English Language and Literature (English A)
Tuition
USD
34,362