The Certificate in Criminology allows students to concentrate and specialize in classes that focus on issues of criminology, criminal justice, and law. It gives them special expertise and knowledge in these areas that should benefit them if they wish to enter the criminal justice field or attend graduate or law school. Furthermore, it is an established program that is known to employers throughout the community.

All majors are eligible to receive a Certificate in Criminology. Students must be matriculated (degree-seeking) at the University of Utah. This is one of the few official ways students can concentrate in criminology or criminal justice at the University of Utah. Non-majors must declare it to the sociology undergraduate advisor prior to applying for graduation in order to receive the certificate. Students take six courses for the certificate. (see Criminology requirements).

While all majors can receive the Certificate in Criminology, there is an added benefit for being a Sociology major. All Criminology Certificate classes may double count for the major. Therefore, Sociology majors working on the certificate can do so within the 49 hours required for the major in Sociology.

Upon graduation the Certificate in Criminology is sent to the student along with her or his diploma. It cannot be conferred prior to a student's graduation but a student can return after his or her graduation to finish Criminology requirements.

How To Sign Up for the Criminology Internship Program

1. Select an agency or agencies from the list below.

2. Call the contact person and set up an appointment to discuss the duties and responsibilities of your internship.

3. Once you have obtained the approval of an agency, contact Larry L. Bench at 545-5593 for registration numbers. You may also contact Sarah Leymaster, Undergraduate Advisor, Dept. of Sociology (581-4678), for registration numbers.

4. When you call for registration numbers, please have a mailing address, email address, and phone number where you can be contacted along with the address of the agency you will be working at, immediate supervisor's name and phone number. Registration numbers will not be given out without this information.

5. A meeting will be held for all interns the third week of the semester to discuss course requirements.

Sponsoring Internship Agencies

A list of agencies sponsoring interships can be found here.

Updated: April 28, 2009