Criminology-Philosophy Major
July 13, 2016 2025-02-16 15:46Criminology-Philosophy Major
Explore Ethics and Justice
Criminology-Philosophy Major
Blend criminology and philosophy for deeper insights.
Bachelor of Science in Criminology-Philosophy
The criminology-philosophy major is designed for students who want to understand the philosophical underpinnings of criminal behavior, criminal justice, law, and political authority. You’ll examine the structure of the U.S. legal system, why it works the way it does, and how it should work. This program examines criminal behavior and the state’s response, then contextualizes it within logic, ethics, and political theory. It gives you a broad perspective on what makes people commit crimes, what we can do about it when they do, and how we as a society should react and evaluate legal transgressions in an ethical and fair way.
You can be part of something bigger than yourself by studying criminology-philosophy at the University of Lynchburg. We offer small class sizes with expert professors who value your education. One-on-one interaction helps you understand the philosophical and moral underpinnings of our judicial system.
Curriculum and Resources
2024-25 Academic Year Information
Program requirements for the following can be found in the undergraduate catalog.
- Criminology-Philosophy (BA)
What Jobs Can I Get With A Criminology-Philosophy Degree?
There are many different jobs you can get with a criminology-philosophy degree. This degree teaches you about the criminal justice system and how it functions so you can work within the legal system or change how that system works.
Criminology-Philosophy Careers and Salaries
The criminal justice system is a complex beast with many different jobs that are all equally important. The best career path in that field will be one that speaks to your passions. You can go into law, work with reform agencies like the ACLU, the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform, the Innocence Project, or on policy legislation designed to impact the criminal justice system.
Criminal justice policy advocate or strategist: $69,803
Criminal justice policy analyst: $69,539
Criminal justice reporter: $54,615
Criminal research analyst: $41,449
Guardian ad litem: $68,889
Lawyer: $67,493
Legal aide: $55,623
Legislative aide: $44,637
Social science analyst: $61,984
Victim’s advocate: $49,470
Salary and job projections come from national averages in the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources, including Glassdoor, Indeed, and industry-specific posts and publications. The data is meant to provide you with an idea of career options and salary ranges, not as a guarantee of obtaining these positions after graduation. These represent national averages and may vary by source and time frame collected. Actual salaries vary by region. Some jobs may require additional training or graduate education.
Daniel Murphy, MJA
As a Lynchburg criminology-philosophy student, you’ll:
"Through Lynchburg, I was able to develop a lot of leadership and networking skills that I probably wouldn’t have been able to find anywhere else."
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