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Majors / Criminology |
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Description |
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A program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, social value systems and the theory of punishment, criminal law and criminal justice systems, penology, rehabilitation and recidivism, studies of specific types of crime, social attitudes and policy, and applications to specific issues in law enforcement administration and policy. |
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Popularity |
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Popularity Rank
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and Total Number of Degrees Awarded in the U.S. Last Year) |
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Certificate: |
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Associate's: |
#443 |
36 |
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Bachelor's: |
#54 |
5,760 |
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Graduate Certificate: |
#86 |
90 |
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Master's: |
#198 |
456 |
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Doctorate: |
#243 |
17 |
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First-Professional: |
N/A |
0 |
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Degrees Available |
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Certificate |
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Associate's Degree |
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Bachelor's Degree |
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Graduate-Level Certificate |
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Master's Degree |
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Doctoral Degree |
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First-Professional Degree |
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Interesting Fact |
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In 1960, fewer than 8% of adults in the U.S. had graduated from college. Today, nearly 30% of all adults have graduated from college. |
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