What can I do with my studies in…
CRIMINOLOGY
AREAS OF INTEREST
Graduates from Criminology have worked in many different fields. Below is a small list of areas you may be
interested in; however there are many other areas not listed below.
Archives
Community Relations
Community Development
Conflict Resolution
Corrections
Counselling
Customs
Education
Forensics
Government
Health Care
Human Rights
Immigration
Journalism
Law
Politics
Public Policy
Public Relations
Rehabilitation
Victim Services
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
There are many different areas Criminology graduates can work in. Below you will find a small list of career
options other students have followed. There are a lot of other possibilities as well; this list is not all
encompassing. Some careers may also require additional education or training.
Security Officer
Census Officer
Child Protection Worker
Community Development Officer
Community Services Promoter
Correctional Case Officer
Correctional Classification Officer
Corrections Case Manager
Court Reporter
Crisis Intervention Agent
Disaster Response Coordinator
Employment Counsellor
Employment Equity Policy Consultant
Equal Opportunity Specialist
Human Rights Officer
Immigration Resettlement Counsellor
International Development Worker
Insurance Investigator
Justice of the Peace
Legislative Aid
Loss Prevention Officer
Policy Analyst
Probation/Parole Officer
RCMP/Police
Rehabilitation Instructor
Social Assistance Advocate
Victim Aid/Services Officer
SKILLS DEVELOPED
In Criminology you develop a wide variety of skills including the ability to:
Gather and organize data, write clearly, defend an argument and plan long term projects effectively
Understand criminology, societal development and components of collaboration and cooperation while critically
developing and assessing recommendations for improvements
Recognize the importance of diversity while identifying problems and preparing possible solutions for various
communities, cultures, and socio-economic statuses
Develop a strong awareness of societal concerns and population dynamics through data collection, analysis, and long
term planning
Demonstrate advanced critical thinking to question policies and acknowledge issues, dilemmas, and doubts while
constructively preparing suggestions
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ASSOCIATIONS
Canadian Council on Social Development
www.ccsd.ca
Canadian Criminal Justice Association
www.ccja-acjp.ca/en/
Canadian Federation for the Humanities & Social Sciences
fedcan.ca/content/en/320/home.html
Canadian Mental Health Association
www.cmha.ca
Canadian Sociological Association
www.csa-scs.ca/
Federation of Law Societies of Canada
www.flsc.ca/
Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care Workers www.oacyc.org
International Corrections & Prisons Associations
www.icpa.ca/
Social Science & Humanities Research Council of Canada
www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx
American Society of Criminology
www.asc41.com/
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about job trends, average wages, job
conditions, requirements & other
career options
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Visit Career Central for Job Postings
& Career Events.
OPPORTUNITIES
UWO Career Central
careercentral.uwo.ca/
Federal Government Jobs
www.jobs.gc.ca
Go Abroad
www.goabroad.com
Humanities and Social Sciences Online
www.h-net.org/jobs
International Experience Canada
www.international.gc.ca/iyp-pij/
Ontario Internship Program
www.internship.gov.on.ca
Ontario Legislature Internship Program
www.olip.ontla.on.ca
Provincial Government Jobs
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca
Social Science and Humanities Research Council
www.sshrc.ca/
Statistics Canada
www.statcan.ca/english/employment/es.htm
Youth Canada
www.youth.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml
CAREER SERVICES & RESOURCES (Free for UWO Students)
Social Science Career Services
The Student Success Centre
UWO Sociology Department
Career Central
Interview Stream
The Big Guide to Living &
Working Overseas
www.ssc.uwo.ca/careers
www.career.uwo.ca
sociology.uwo.ca/
careercentral.uwo.ca/
uwo.interviewstream.com/
www.workingoverseas.com/uwo
JOB SHADOWING PROGRAM
The job shadow program provides second and third year Social
Science students the chance to learn about career opportunities
by observing "a day-in-the-life" with a professional in their field
of interest.
For registration information and Key Dates please visit our
website www.ssc.uwo.ca/careers
GPS: MENTORING PROGRAM
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Would you like to:
Better understand and confirm your degree and/or career choice
Get advice on job searching and interview skills
Broaden your professional network
Develop and apply new transferable skills and personal strengths.
Join our Guide to Professional Success mentoring program. You can find out
how to become involved by visiting us on the web www.ssc.uwo.ca/careers