Why Study Criminology? | Department of Sociology

Why Major in Criminology?

Employers seek employees that are trustworthy, can think critically, and can articulate those thoughts in an easily understandable manner.

The Criminology program at MSU is committed to graduating students that can excel in each of the areas listed above. Criminology students benefit from classes that require both critical thinking and development of verbal and written communication skills. Students have the opportunity to hone these skills through internship programs and close interaction with the MSU Career Services Center in their Senior Seminar in Criminology course.

Additionally, the Criminology program partners with a number of local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies to visit campus and meet with students to discuss job opportunities. Finally, criminology majors are part of a listserv that updates them regularly about available jobs in the field.

What Can I Do With a Criminology Degree?

Administrative Law Judge/Adjud/Hearing Officer
Arbitrators and Mediators
Claims Adjuster, Examiner & Investigator
Community and Social Service Managers
Compliance Officers
Correctional Enforcement
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
First Line Supervisor/Manager of Correctional enforcement
First Line Supervisor/Manager of Law Enforcement/Detective
Law Clerks
Law Enforcement
Paralegal and Legal Assistants
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist
Protective Service Workers-Non-Sworn
Rehabilitation Counselors
Security Guards
Social and Human Service Assistants
Tax Examiner, Collector, and Revenue Agent

Employment Opportunities

Career Opportunities with the State of Mississippi

Mississippi State Personnel Board
Use the above job titles to search for career opportunities with the State of Mississippi.

Mississippi Department of Corrections
P: (601) 359-5600

Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
P: (601) 961-5171

Mississippi Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services
P: 800-345-6347

State of Mississippi Attorney General
P: 601-359-3680

Mississippi Department of Human Services Community Services
P: 800-345-6347

Attorney General Crime Victim Compensation Program
P: 601-359-3680

East Mississippi State Hospital
P: 601-581-7600

Mississippi Department of Human Human Services Economic Assistance
P: 800-345-6347

Ellisville State School
P: 601-477-9384

Mississippi Department of Human Services Family and Children Services
P: 800-345-6347

Mississippi Gaming Commission
P: (601) 576-3800

Mississippi Office of Homeland Security
P: 601-346-1500

Mississippi Department of Mental Health
P: 601-359-1288

Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics
P: (601) 987-1212

Mississippi Department of Public Safety
P: (601) 987-1212

Mississippi State Hospital
P: (601) 351-8000

Mississippi State Parks
P: 601-432-2400

Mississippi Department of Human Services Youth Services Division
P: 800-345-6347

Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police

Mississippi Sheriff’s Association
P: 601-500-1059

Career Opportunities with Loss-Prevention Agencies and Security Services

G4S
Regional, national and international employment opportunities.

Guardsmark Security Services
Employment opportunities available throughout the U.S.

LP Jobs
Most major retailers hire loss prevention officers.

Maxwell Security Services, Inc.
P: 1.800.277.4827
Available jobs may include: Security guard service, guard dog rental, armored car services, and burglary protection services.
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