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 …
What Can You Do With a Master’s in Criminology
1 March, 2022
Students in a masters degree in criminology and criminal justice program learn how to approach crime and all of its aspects from a sociological perspective. They develop their research and analytic skills with a sharp focus on economic, social, psychological, and individual factors in order to answer existential concerns about …