Criminology Graduate Outcomes
Unlike criminal justice, criminology is a broad area of studies that covers not only the three main areas of the criminal justice system (police, courts and corrections), but also encompasses at-risk youth, juvenile delinquency, substance use disorders, legal studies, international criminology and victimology.
Career Outcomes
When students graduate Stonehill with a B.A. in Criminology, they move into myriad professions, agencies, graduate schools and service opportunities.
Professions
Recent professions for Stonehill criminology students include:
- Associate Probation Officer
- Attorney
- Caseworker
- Chief of Staff
- Claims Manager
- Corporate Security Investigator
- Correctional Officer
- Correctional Counselor
- Emergency Services Dispatcher
- Family Service Provider
- Infantry Officer
- Insurance Agent
- Intelligence Analyst
- Lead Test Investigator
- Outside Claims Adjuster
- Paralegal
- Police Dispatcher
- Police Officer
- Private Investigator
- Program Coordinator
- Research Assistant
- Security Professional
- Social Worker
- Special Agent
- State Trooper
- Substance Use Prevention Specialist
- Therapeutic Youth Support
- U.S. Customs Inspector
- U.S. Border Patrol Agent
- Victim Witness Advocate
Employers
Places where Stonehill graduates have recently been employed include:
- Brockton Area Opioid Abuse Prevention Coalition
- City Year Boston
- Claims Bureau USA
- Counseling and Psychotherapy Center
- Department of Homeland Security
- Dunkin’ Brand
- High Point Treatment Center
- Home for Little Wanderers
- Learn to Cope
- Massachusetts Department of Correction
- Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety
- Massachusetts General Court
- Massachusetts State Police
- NCIS
- New Hampshire State Police
- Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office
- Point72 Asset Management
- Social Security Administration
- U.S. Department of Defense
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Navy
- Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police
When I graduate, I’m not worried so much about how I’m going to start my career because I feel like all the experiences I’ve gained so far have prepared me … for the field of law enforcement.
Postgraduate Service
Some Stonehill College students opt to complete a year of service after graduation.
Stonehill Service Corps, Dominican Republic
This year I am teaching English to 8th-12th graders at the Hogar del Niño. I have felt welcomed and loved by students, teachers and friends and I am excited to see what is next to come!
Teach for America Corps
A community group internship my sophomore year gave me a better understanding of the challenges underserved youth endure and opened my eyes to the inherent ability all students possess, regardless of their race or socioeconomic background. Four subsequent internships further confirmed my passion for work advocating for at-risk youth; and I decided to pursue a career with Teach For America.
Graduate/Professional Schools
Students with a major in criminology have pursued master degrees in sociology, social work, public administration, forensic psychology, cybersecurity and criminal justice as well as law degrees.
Places where Stonehill graduates have recently attended a full- or part-time graduate program include:
- Boston College
- Boston University
- Bridgewater State University
- Catholic University
- Hofstra University
- John Jay College
- Marymount University
- Northeastern University
- Roger Williams University
- Suffolk University
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Law School
- University of Massachusetts Lowell
- University of Tennessee
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