Specialization and Certificate
Criminology and Corrections
The Criminology and Corrections specialization focuses on understanding crime, criminal behavior, and the systems designed to respond to and prevent it. Students examine empirical research on crime, the tools and methods used to study and reduce criminal behavior, and the institutions involved in the processing of juvenile and adult offenders.
Within Human and Health Services, this specialization emphasizes prevention, rehabilitation, reentry, and community-based approaches that address the social and behavioral factors connected to justice involvement.
Specialization in practice
Graduates with a Criminology and Corrections specialization often work in roles such as:
Probation or parole support
Correctional or reentry services
Juvenile justice or youth intervention programs
Victim advocacy or support services
Community-based crime prevention programs
Case management and human services support roles
Policy, research, or program support positions
Nonprofit or government agencies focused on justice and public safety
Taking your education further
Although students will be career ready upon graduating, the HHS degree with a Criminology and Corrections specialization is a clear pathway for graduate school in such areas as:
- Masters/Ph.D. in Criminology
- Masters/Ph.D. in Criminal Justice
- Masters/Ph.D. in Sociology
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Master of Public Policy (MPP)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Juris Doctor Program