How a Co-Op Can Prepare You for Careers in Criminology and Criminal Justice
8 March, 2023
“Co-op is a fantastic experience. Students go out for a 40-hour/week job — a real job — in an agency for six months. They have real responsibilities, and if they weren’t there, something wouldn’t get done.” Amy Farrell, Director and Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Experiential learning is an …
Master’s in Criminology vs. Criminal Justice: What’s the Difference?
22 February, 2023
Criminal behavior is a complex phenomenon and ranges from large-scale political corruption and interpersonal violence to petty theft. The FBI estimates that more than 1.2 million violent crimes and 6.9 million property crimes occurred in the U.S. in 2019, and these numbers likely undercount the true prevalence of criminal behavior, …
How COVID-19 Changed Crime in the U.S.
27 January, 2023
Years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve witnessed firsthand the negative effects this global health crisis has had on social connections, physical health, mental health, and the economy. Among the less obvious interpersonal and political impacts of the pandemic has been on crime rates, which have been deeply …