Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
The major in criminology affords the student a comprehensive understanding of the problems of crime and the criminal justice system. Criminology has been described as the study of "making of law, breaking of law, and society's reaction to the breaking of law". Criminology coursework includes a comprehensive treatment of the broad social and political system which serves as the context for criminal justice. The program stresses both theory and research; encourages scientific inquiry, abstract logical thinking, critical analysis, and historical consciousness. The Criminology Program at the University of Miami prepares students for many possible careers and provides a basis for further education in graduate or professional schools. EMPLOYMENT: The program provides students with the knowledge and skills to enter the profession of criminal justice in a wide range of careers including, but not limited to: Juvenile Probation Officer; Caseworker in a juvenile detention facility; Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor: Probation (adult) officer (state/federal), Adult Parole Officer (state/federal); Correctional Treatment Specialist (prison systems); Corrections Officer (local/state/federal); Pretrial Services Officer, Crime Prevention Specialist; Crime Analyst for criminal justice agencies; Special Agent with - FBI, DEA, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, IRS, U.S. Treasury, Secret Service.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
The major in criminology affords the student a comprehensive understanding of the problems of crime and the criminal justice system. Criminology has been described as the study of "making of law, breaking of law, and society's reaction to the breaking of law". Criminology coursework includes a comprehensive treatment of the broad social and political system which serves as the context for criminal justice. The program stresses both theory and research; encourages scientific inquiry, abstract logical thinking, critical analysis, and historical consciousness. The Criminology Program at the University of Miami prepares students for many possible careers and provides a basis for further education in graduate or professional schools. EMPLOYMENT: The program provides students with the knowledge and skills to enter the profession of criminal justice in a wide range of careers including, but not limited to: Juvenile Probation Officer; Caseworker in a juvenile detention facility; Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor: Probation (adult) officer (state/federal), Adult Parole Officer (state/federal); Correctional Treatment Specialist (prison systems); Corrections Officer (local/state/federal); Pretrial Services Officer, Crime Prevention Specialist; Crime Analyst for criminal justice agencies; Special Agent with - FBI, DEA, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, IRS, U.S. Treasury, Secret Service.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
120+
80+
Other English Language Requirements: Paper-based TOEFL score of 550. Those who have score below 500 should have 55 in Listening or 55 in Reading and 55 in Writing for the concurrent enrollment (Intensive English Program and 6 Academic Credits).
Jan-2000
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