Criminology graduates earn a median $33,926 Across 222 US programmes, two years after finishing
See the degree grade →A multidisciplinary undergraduate degree that frames criminal justice study within a sociological perspective. Suited to students who want practical preparation for roles in policing, corrections, victim advocacy or who plan to continue to graduate study in areas such as social work or law.
Coursework covers core domains of the field rather than technical modules. Areas of study explicitly include:
Throughout the program, instruction stresses critical thinking, communication, research skills, ethical decision-making and consideration of diversity and interpersonal relations, grounded in the university's emphasis on human dignity and service to neighbors in need.
The published page does not list specific numeric admission criteria. Prospective applicants should follow Fontbonne University's general undergraduate admissions procedures and contact the admissions office for program-specific requirements and guidance.
The program prepares students for multiple roles in public safety and criminal justice, including public safety officer, correctional or probation officer, victim advocate and criminal justice administrator. The page cites U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projections for police and detectives—7% job growth nationally for 2020–2030 with roughly 67,100 openings per year on average—and notes that several Missouri occupations in the field have growth above 7% in parts of the state.
The program page does not specify scholarships tied to this major. Students should consult Fontbonne University's admission and financial aid office for institutional scholarships, grants and work-study options and to learn about eligibility for program- or department-level funding.
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