Criminology - Holy Names University

Criminology from Holy Names University is a Campus Bachelor Criminology degree that prepares you for a Science career. Criminology studies the etiology, prevention, control, and treatment of crime and criminal behavior. Traditionally this field of study has been closely aligned with the discipline of sociology, and the focus has been on the social origins of crime and criminal behavior, as well as societal reactions towards it. The criminology program at Holy Names University is interdisciplinary in nature. It consists of a combination of sociology and psychology coursework, as well as several courses dealing specifically with the subject of crime and criminal justice. The goals of this program are (1) to promote a greater understanding of crime and criminal behavior within the United States and cross culturally, including the relevant empirical studies of these issues; (2) to develop the skills needed to think critically about crime, criminal behavior, 49 Communication Studies / Computer Systems / Criminology Undergraduate Programs and Courses 50 and the criminal justice system; (3) to have students think about the relationship of social justice to criminal justice; (4) to enhance skills in oral and written communication; and (5) to learn to apply criminological knowledge and skills in the community, public service, work and/or advanced study. View more details on Holy Names University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Criminology courses.