slashdotdash is working on her novel. *nods*
Just Got In.
2 months ago
Now let’s see how the actual classes go. :D Wish me luck!
How to study criminology
It made me
Fulfilled 
"I had classes which were always interesting and a career which kept me on my toes."
How I did it: I fell backward into a degree in Sociology/Criminology. I started college as an art major, but I soon realized that it wasn't for me. I was frantic to drop an art class but needed to pick up a class to replace it. Since the semester had already begun, most classes were full; but my English prof made some calls. She found an open Intro to Sociology seat and told them to hold it. The Intro class made perfect sense to me. Every time the professor spoke, I wanted to yell, "Yes! Say it again, and say it louder!" I just knew I had found my calling. Criminology was a division of the Sociology department so I soon wandered into those classes. My advisor in Criminology is still one of my favorite people in the world...and it's been 25 years since I've been in one of his classes.
Lessons & tips: Take a wide variety of classes before selecting a major. You never know where it will lead you.
Keep in mind that Criminolgy is the study of crime and criminals, within the individual and society. More the "why" of crime, and not the solving of crimes. If you're into CSI-type shows and want a career in those fields, you would probably need a degree in the hard sciences instead of Criminology.
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2nd course
3 months ago
Ive seen the curriculum and I actually like it. I wanted to take this in college but I chose Computer Science instead. Well today, i still like to study it so I will enroll next school year. :D
NOT CSI
2 years ago
This is nuts n bolts, not blue backlighting and dead lingerie models strangled by lacy garter belts. Make sure you have a career goal.. many people in the grad programs are cops and pre-law. If you’re interested in crime scene investigation, you need to study criminalistics and forensic science, not criminology.. but despite what you may have seen on TV, it’s NOT a sexy job!! It’s akin to a career as a nursing home janitor, except with microscopes and luminol.
Criminologu roxs my sox off!
3 years ago
i love shows like Law and Order SVU and CSI so to study criminology would be a dream….i am actually thinking cof studying this next year!
