Criminology Overview
Criminology is part of a broader discipline known to us as the sociology. A broad discipline in itself, criminology takes into account many diverse topics. According to A Dictionary of Sociology published in 2009 by the Oxford University Press, the discipline of Criminology can be described “as the study of crime” and “interested in the distribution of crime, and in the techniques and organization of crime.” With this brief description practitioners and other interested parties can see criminology as a discipline that heavily borrows from social science roots and also a discipline in its own right. From a practical perspective, those that study criminology can choose from a variety job prospects.
Criminal Justice - Frontline PBS
- Criminal Justice Videos - Fronline - PBSStreaming videos and more from PBS's Fronline, renowned for in depth reporting and documentaries.
Careers in Criminology
- Police and DetectivesOverview of career and employment opportunities available in this area of law enforcment available in the Occupational Outlook Handbook created by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Forensic PsychologistPsychology plays a large role in the area of criminology. Opportunities exist in areas of specialty, such as profession of Forensic Psychologist which is briefly discussed in the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
- Forensic ScientistsDetailed overview of a career as a forensic scientist, a career that is devoted to finding scientific evidence at a crime scene
- Homeland SecurityThe aftermath of 9/11 has created an effort by the government to rethink its strategy on efforts to protect the country. A wide array of jobs are available covering many different diciplines, backgrounds and education levels.
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives - ATFAt the ATF "we conduct criminal investigations, regulate the firearms and explosives industries and assist other law enforcement agencies."
- Environmental Conservation Police OfficerPolice for the New York State Department of Environmental Protection use their efforts to "To protect and enhance the environment and natural resources of the State of New York while also protecting the health and safety of its people through the enforcement of Environmental Conservation and related laws and public education."
- ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement - HLE OfficerHLE Officers investigates crimes concerning animal cruelty in New York State.
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