The Certificate in Criminology is designed for Sociology majors who wish to pursue careers in local law enforcement. It is a way of tailoring one's studies in Sociology to Criminology specific topics.

Students must be majoring in Sociology to receive a Certificate in Criminology. Students take six courses for the certificate and those classes may double count for the major. Therefore, students wishing to get the certificate can do so within the 47 hours required for the major in Sociology.

Students majoring in another Social and Behavioral Science department and who would like to double major in Sociology with the Certificate in Criminology should see the advisor in Sociology for more information. 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 any remaining 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 Sara Erickson, 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: November 01, 2005