Criminology

If you are intrigued by the processes that define criminal behavior, control and the administration of justice, and different theories of crime, studying Criminology is an educational option to consider.

Career Options in Criminology

This list is not exhaustive but provides an idea of what options graduates have and what they have gone on to do. Some options are more directly associated with a Criminology degree than others.

  • Activist
  • Addictions Counsellor
  • Airport Security Officer
  • Animal Welfare Investigator
  • Author
  • Behaviour Profiler
  • Border Patrol Officer
  • Child and Youth Worker
  • Child Welfare Worker
  • Coast Guard
  • Community Outreach Worker
  • Community Relations Consultant
  • Consumer Advocate
  • Corporate Security
  • Corrections Officer
  • Court Clerk
  • Court Reporter
  • Crime Reporter
  • Crime Scene Analyst
  • Customs Inspector
  • Foreign Correspondent
  • Forensics Specialist
  • Fraud Investigator
  • Historical Researcher
  • Human Resource Specialist
  • Human Rights Officer
  • Journalist
  • Juvenile Court Officer
  • Labour Relations Specialist
  • Law Enforcement Officer
  • Lawyer
  • Legal Secretary
  • Legislative Aid
  • Media Correspondent
  • Mediator
  • Military Officer
  • Non-profit Sector Administrator
  • Ombudsman
  • Paralegal
  • Park Ranger
  • Personal Security Officer
  • Policy Analyst
  • Political Advisor
  • Politician
  • Polygraph Technician
  • Prison Official
  • Probation Officer
  • Professor
  • Public Administrator
  • Rehabilitation Counsellor
  • Researcher
  • Social Policy Researcher
  • Social Worker
  • Surveillance Officer
  • Teacher
  • Victims Advocate

Some of these career choices may require additional education or preparation in the form of graduate studies, experiential education or professional formative courses and exams. For a more in-depth description of some of the careers mentioned above visit Career Cruising (login information can be found on the home page of the Career Centre's online system) or the National Occupational Classification website.