Career Information
An undergraduate degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at FSU prepares you to be a critical thinker and problem solver in many careers. It also builds an excellent foundation for graduate school or law school.
The master's degree in criminology trains students to be informed, knowledgeable users of scientific research that examines criminal behavior and public policy responses to crime.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology and Criminal Justice prepares students to conduct original research that generates new insights on issues of scientific and public policy importance. This degree emphasizes comprehensive training in theory, research methods, and statistics delivered by faculty members recently ranked as having the most productive criminology program in the country.
Explore the FSU Career Center's information about majors and related careers and start thinking about how a degree in criminology can help you build your future.
Criminology Majors and related careers.
You can also find information on the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics Web site: http://www.dol.gov and the Occupational Information Network: online.onetcenter.org
Career Opportunities at Florida State University:
College of Criminology and Criminal Justice Internship Program
https://www.criminology.fsu.edu/p/academic-internship.php
(850) 645-5691
The internship program gives students work experience that counts as academic credit. For the designated semester, students work 40 hours per week for an affiliated agency within the fields of criminology or criminal justice.
Center for Criminology and Public Policy Research
http://www.criminologycenter.fsu.edu/
As an interdisciplinary academic institution engaged in real-world research, the Center for Criminology and Public Policy Research fosters a unique intellectual and collaborative environment in which Center staff bring their practical project experience into the classroom and College faculty bring their theoretical perspectives and expertise to the research activities of the Center. The Center provides excellent opportunities for graduate students to gain a diverse array of experience and perspectives while training to be tomorrow's leaders in academia, policymaking, and criminal justice practice.
