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Criminology

MAKE AN IMPACT IN OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM & BEYOND

Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared, as a criminologist, to improve real-world outcomes in the justice system, crime scene investigation, forensics, other academic fields, and society at-large.
 

YOUR LIFE AS A CRIMINOLOGY STUDENT AT NORWICH

Our faculty will immerse you in critical thinking and empirical analysis of research. Get ready to delve into the biological, psychological, and sociological theories that explain why crime happens in society. Also be prepared to study, in-depth, the types of crime—including violent, property, corporate, political, and so-called victimless crime—as well as methods for studying crime and the characteristics of criminals. 

Find engrossing challenges and work with a faculty mentor on individualized research. Put your investigative skills to the test at our annual CSI Symposium. Study abroad in Norwich’s program in numerous locations including CityLab Berlin. 

BEYOND YOUR DEGREE IN CRIMINOLOGY AT NORWICH

Fuel your ambition and choose to minor in Pre-Law, Environmental Criminology, or Intelligence and Crime Analysis, or pursue dual degrees in Criminal Justice or Psychology. 

While you are finishing your degree talk to your faculty about enrolling in one of our Accelerated Master’s Pathways where you can apply your upper-level undergraduate courses and training into graduate credit and finish within 12-18 months after graduation online.

PURSUING YOUR CAREER

Feed your drive to make the world a better place in any number of roles in your criminology career including in social and human services related to criminal, juvenile, and social justice; federal, state, and local law enforcement; intelligence; private and corporate security; crime analysis; and public health. 

Both in and out of the classroom, the Norwich BS in Criminology offers unparalleled opportunities. 

Our Faculty

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Elizabeth Gurian

Position(s):

  • Director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Charles A. Dana Professor
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Min Li

Position(s):

  • Associate Professor

Presley McGarry

Position(s):

  • Peace and War Center Fellow
  • Assistant Professor
Bruce Dobbins

Bruce Wallace Dobbins

Position(s):

  • Adjunct Faculty
  • Geospatial Intelligence Coordinator, Peace and War Center
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David Sem

Position(s):

  • Adjunct Faculty
  • Internship Coordinator
All Faculty & Staff
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CSI Experience

This two-day university-wide CSI event is just one way our CJ programs make it real. Our mission is to strengthen the student experience across all pathways, engage alumni to work with students, challenging them to work together to solve puzzles requiring teamwork and critical thinking.

Program Requirements

To view additional program details and degree plans, visit the Norwich University Course Catalog.

Next Steps: The Admissions Process

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You've been accepted to Norwich University. Congratulations, you are on your way to being part of an exclusive tradition and forging your own path within our noble history of service. 

  1. Scholarships

    Upon acceptance, you’ll receive a comprehensive letter that includes the merit-based scholarships you qualify for based on your GPA.

  1. Federal Student Aid App

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  1. Stress-free Arrival

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