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Criminology and Criminal Justice
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The Criminology and Criminal Justice Program offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to prepare students for a range of careers in the criminal justice system. Graduates have built successful careers in law enforcement, child protective services, juvenile justice and as lawyers, researchers, teachers and professors.
Our faculty includes leading scholars and criminologists with industry experience who regularly publish in academic journals and have been honored with numerous teaching and academic awards. With a strong focus on research, the program provides opportunities for students to work with faculty on projects ranging from violence prevention in schools to policing to community corrections and white-collar crime. Students also can gain valuable experience through internships and by participating in student organizations. The University’s The Pre-Law Advising and Resource Center helps students prepare for acceptance into law school, with many attending Top 20 schools.
Criminology and Criminal Justice Resources
- Intent to Sit Form
- Criminology Undergrad Experiential Map
- Previous Comprehensive Exam Questions
- Criminology Job Market Candidates
- BA in Criminology Degree Plan
- MS in Criminology Degree Plan
- PhD in Criminology Degree Plan
- PhD Graduates in Criminology
- MS in Criminology Handbook
- PhD in Criminology Handbook
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Real UTD PhD Alumni Insights
![Pie Charts showing the data of Real UTD Criminology PhD Alumni. Left pie chart shows median salaries. -99K is 5.1%. 0-109K is 66.7%. 0K+ is 28.2%. Right pie chart shows job sector placements. 5.1% Government and 94.9% for Academia.](https://epps.utdallas.edu/files/2024/02/Criminologypie-e61ba773cff32c08-300x300.png)
Undergrad Fast Facts
![Criminology Fast Facts with Ut Dallas school of economic, political, and policy sciences. >,990 is the
2022 median salary For Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
post-secondary teachers.
,970 is the 2020 median salary
For first-line supervisors of police and detectives. ,160 is the 2020 median salary for police. The data is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
WHY CRIMINOLOGY? Pursue your passion with confidence! FASTER THAN AVERAGE JOB OUTLOOK GROWTH. HIGH JOB SECURITY AND STABILITY. EVER-EVOLVING INDUSTRY. Experience a rewarding career while helping others. Job titles include:
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR
CRIMINAL PROFILER
DATA ANALYST
DETECTIVE
FIELD INVESTIGATOR
INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST
PARALEGAL
POLICE OFFICER
POLICY ANALYST
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
SOCIAL WORKER
VICTIM ADVOCATE
& MORE!
Real utd alumni employers include:
DALLAS COUNTY DA OFFICE
TX DEPT OF FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES
DALLAS CASA
UTD grads earn more than their UT Arlington counterparts 5 years out
With less student
loan debt on
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Master’s Fast Facts
![Master of Science in
criminology. Fast Facts with UT Dallas school of economic, political, and policy sciences
,273 is the UTD Median Salary
(Average age 35).
5% Growth OF EMPLOYMENT. Data is from STEPPINGBLOCKS VIA LINKED.
(BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS)
#3 BEST CRIMINOLOGY SCHOOL IN TEXAS. Data by U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT.
REAL UTD MASTER’S ALUMNI EMPLOYERS:
Addison Police Department
American Bar Association
Baker Tilly
Blue Chip Financial
Booz Allen Hamilton
Center for Crime and Justice Students
Job Titles include:
Behavioral Health Counselor
Captain
Investigator
Police Officer
Attorney
Cyber Security Specialist
Asylum Officer
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DID YOU KNOW? High job security and stability are inherent to the criminology field due to its dynamic nature and broad range of employment opportunities across diverse sectors.
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