Criminology

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Criminology Overview

The Bachelor’s in Criminology at Chatham University focuses on the psychology of crime and behavior through a scientific lens. Study the criminal mind through cutting-edge, rigorous interdisciplinary coursework that blends history, sociology, political science, legal studies, psychology, and criminology. Students of the program will be prepared to understand and prevent crime, and will develop critical skills for careers in justice, policy, psychology, and criminal justice.

Program School
College of Arts & Sciences
Preparing for Jobs

Career-Ready Curriculum

Our curriculum builds comprehensive criminology knowledge while integrating methods from various related disciplines, preparing students for employment after graduation.

Advanced Literary Skills

Important Experience

Develop essential information literacy skills, including critical analysis and effective verbal and written communication, which are increasingly important across various fields.

Opportunities for Research

Research Training

Chatham's Criminology program offers rigorous research training for students, preparing them for careers and further graduate studies.

Experienced Faculty

Networking Opportunities

Criminology faculty are specialists in areas such as social work, research, law enforcement, and corrections, providing students with networking opportunities in these fields and more.

The combination of fields and courses offered within the program provides a comprehensive understanding of crime that can connect you to careers in crime analysis, law enforcement, social work, juveniles, and humanitarian crimes. The internship networking offered from professors and within the area are amazing. My internship allowed me to pursue a career in forensics in Texas.

—KIMBERLY REMPER, '25

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Alumni Perspectives

Alumni serve as some of our best ambassadors. Learn from them about what makes Chatham's Criminology program exceptional, including insights on professors, classes, and networking. 

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Courses & Curriculum

Unlike traditional programs that narrowly focus on law enforcement and legal frameworks, Chatham’s criminology program integrates methods from various related disciplines, uniquely preparing students for diverse career paths. During their studies, all students will complete a capstone seminar channeling their accumulated knowledge into a discipline-specific project under close faculty guidance. Click the button below to explore sample courses and curriculum.

Explore Criminology Curriculum : Checkerboard 1 - Courses & Curriculum
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Real Life Experience

Chatham is involved with two nationally recognized cold case groups in which students have the opportunity to work on real, unsolved murder and missing person investigations.

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Making a Difference on Campus

Students in the Integrative Capstone course have worked on research with direct impact on the Chatham campus community—including an evaluation of gendered language in University policy/documents, design and implementation of data collection strategies for a campus climate survey, and design of a campus survey on gender and sexual violence prevalence.

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Program Faculty

In the criminology program, students will work closely with faculty members who have had long and successful careers in social work, social psychology, research, law enforcement, and corrections. Click the button below to meet our faculty members.

Meet the Faculty : Checkerboard 4 - Program Faculty
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Internship Opportunities

Students have completed internships at organizations including the FBI, Family Links, Pittsburgh Police, Allegheny County District Attorney’s office, Allegheny County Mental Health Court, Justice Related Services of Allegheny County, Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office, and PA State Parole and Probation.

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Research Opportunities

Students can apply for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience, an eight-week program that funds students to work directly with faculty on their research. 

BA in Criminology

Pittsburgh Post Gazette Interviews Dr. Christine Sarteschi About Extremism

Ecology, Conspiracies, and Chemistry: A Peek into Chatham’s Faculty Research

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How Success Coaches Help New Students Find Their Footing

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Shedding Some Light on Crime with Dr. Christine Sarteschi

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