Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Explore the complexities of crime, justice, and rehabilitation with a criminology degree. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the criminal justice system—including law enforcement, courts, corrections, and social services—while examining the root causes of crime and effective societal responses. With an interdisciplinary approach that includes history, sociology, political science, and psychology, this program equips you with the critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills needed to address real-world challenges in criminal justice and beyond. Experiential Learning Gain a well-rounded understanding of crime and justice through coursework and hands-on experiences. You’ll explore topics like criminal law, diversity, ethics, psychology, and violence while building a strong foundation in sociology, political science, and history. Outside the classroom, you’ll engage in: A Living Learning Community for first-year students interested in social justice, featuring a common course and shared housing. Guest speakers from Illinois State Police, probation services, juvenile justice, victim advocacy, and corrections. Field trips to sites like the Federal Correctional Institute in Pekin, Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center, and Central Illinois Police Training Center, where students train using the same VirTra simulator as law enforcement officers.

High School Transcript - Official or unofficial transcript showing your complete academic record throughout secondary school. Proof of English language proficiency or waiver qualification. Depending on where you attend secondary school, you may also be required to submit relevant exam scores (WAEC, GCES, etc.) in addition to your transcripts or mark sheets.