Discover how Catholic University’s Criminology program prepares students to analyze social behavior, understand the causes of crime, and address the challenges facing individuals and communities through research, policy, and justice-focused action.

 

Student Spotlight

Madeline H., Class of 2025
Madeline serves as a Teaching Assistant while completing her degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology. After graduation, she plans to take the LSAT and pursue law school. Many of our students follow similar paths—whether preparing for careers in law, entering the intelligence community, or advancing to graduate programs in intelligence studies.

 

Why Study Criminology at CatholicU?

Our program analyzes the root causes and societal impacts of crime while exploring the broader structures and behaviors that shape human societies. We emphasize evidence-based strategies for social and criminal justice reform through the lens of Catholic social teaching, empowering students to become thoughtful leaders and advocates for change.

 

Where Our Graduates Go

  • Intelligence Community

  • Forensics

  • Social Work (Postgraduate Programs)

  • Law Enforcement

  • Law School

 

Recent Internship Placements

  • Catholic Mobilizing Network

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  • Crisis Management Organizations

  • Advocacy Groups

 

Courses You’ll Love

  • SOC 230: Families and Incarceration

  • SOC 320: Terrorism and Counterterrorism

  • SOC 310: Police, Law, and Society

  • SOC 341: Border Security

  • SOC 208: Sociology of Delinquency

 

Did You Know?

  • Our program is interdisciplinary, drawing insights from sociology, psychology, politics, and law.

  • Students gain both academic and practical experience through internships, research, and faculty mentorship.

  • Our program blends academic rigor with real-world insight. Courses are taught not only by full-time faculty but also by accomplished professionals from government agencies, giving students both a strong theoretical foundation and firsthand perspectives from active practitioners.

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