Understand Crime. Drive Change.
The criminology program at DePaul prepares students to analyze, understand, and improve systems of justice and community safety.
Through a combination of theory, research, and applied learning, students examine crime from multiple perspectives while building real-world skills.
Students develop:
- Analytical and research expertise
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with data and policy evaluation
- A deep understanding of justice systems and inequality
What You'll Study
You’ll explore the causes, consequences, and responses to crime from multiple perspectives while developing the skills to understand complex systems and contribute to meaningful change.
You'll learn how to:
Why Criminology at DePaul?
At DePaul, you'll:
What Can You Do with a Criminology Degree?
A criminology degree opens pathways across multiple sectors:
Law & Justice Careers
Legal Pathways
Policy & Research
Community & Social Impact