Criminologists

(NOC 4169)
 

Career Description

Criminologists study crimes: their causes, effects, and impacts. Criminologists analyze data to identify patterns of behaviour, to predict and deter future criminal activity.

Duties May Include

Conducting research, developing theoretical justifications for criminal behaviour, investigating crime scenes, writing reports.

Examples of Titles

Criminologist
Sociologist

Where They Work

Criminologists often work for government agencies, including police and investigative services.

Hours

Typically 9-5, five days a week.

Here are some schools that have programs related to this career:

Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Criminology and Justice - Advanced Entry Bachelor; Honours
Criminology and Justice - GAS Transfer Bachelor; Honours
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Sociology and Criminology Bachelor; Honours
Politics and Governance and Criminology Bachelor
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Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Law, Crime and Justice Studies (Interdisciplinary) (BA) (Augustana Faculty) Bachelor
Criminology Bachelor
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Wilfrid Laurier University - Faculty of Graduate Studies
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Criminology (MA) Master
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Modified on January 26, 2022