Overview
The MU Criminology Program emphasizes excellence, diversity and inclusiveness, critical thinking, honesty and integrity, service, justice, and community. Students work closely with faculty and have ample opportunity to develop professional skills through stimulating coursework and hands-on field experiences.
Coursework focuses on answering criminological questions, such as:
- Why do people commit crime?
- How do police respond to crime?
- How do the courts respond to crime?
- Which victims are targeted and why?
The Criminology coursework will give you a foundational understanding of criminological theory, research methods, the criminal justice systems, criminals, victims, and current issues and concerns within the field.
Students will also be able to participate in many unique learning experiences as a Criminology student at Manchester. These opportunities include a wide variety of service projects, research opportunities, volunteer opportunities, study abroad programs and internships. Past student internships have taken place at local police departments, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Our study abroad program is currently planning to take sociology and criminology students to Belize as travel restrictions lessen.