Major
Minor
Criminology
Criminology
As a Criminology major or minor, you'll take a journey into law and the criminal justice system. You'll uncover the causes and consequences of crime. You'll think deeply about social responses to it. Our caring faculty will guide you through it all in small class sizes in the heart of historic downtown St. Augustine, just minutes from the beach.
Your criminology studies can also prepare you for many different criminal justice jobs. If you're already in the field, your degree may give you more chances to advance.
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
As a student in the Criminology program, you'll explore and discover the nature, causes, control, and prevention of criminal behavior in people and in society.
Criminology includes:
- The examination of evidence
- Hereditary, psychological, and social causes of crime
- Models of investigation and conviction
- The effectivness of differing styles of punishment, rehabilitation, and corrections
Every student at Flagler College also gets a broad-based education with Core, our groundbreaking general education program. At Flagler, we're dedicated to educating the whole person. We foster intellectual, social, and personal transformation in our students.
Find a list of all your courses and four-year plan below.
Meet our Faculty
Meet our Faculty
Our faculty will teach, challenge, and inspire you. Find out who your next mentor might be.
- Joshua Behl, Director of Criminology, Associate Professor
- Tracy Upchurch, Associate Professor
- Tracy Litzinger, Associate Professor
- Jordon Bos, Associate Professor
- Kelly Vannan, Assistant Professor
- Leonard Steverson, Visiting Assistant professor
- Full Department Directory
Why Flagler?
Why Flagler?
High-impact programs, taught by world-class faculty. A tight-knit, inclusive academic community where all people and ideas are welcome. All in a historically rich, uniquely beautiful Atlantic coast setting.
Forge your path in this world. Start here.
Criminology News
News
Explore what’s happening with students and alumni in the Criminology program at Flagler College.
An exceptional, affordable education
Tuition at Flagler College is below the national average. You’ll receive an exceptional private education at an affordable cost.
Explore options for available financial aid and scholarships to the right.
Career Outcomes
Career Outcomes
Studying criminology prepares you for careers beyond law enforcement and in both public and private organizations. You'll also learn key skills sought by most employers. They include critical thinking skills, effective communication, and problem-solving.
What Can I Do With a Major in Criminology?
