Good high school courses for a future criminologist to take include sociology, government, history, psychology, and statistics. [1] X Research source Some high schools offer courses in criminology, criminal justice, or related areas. [2] X Research source If yours does, be sure to take them. In addition to academics, seek out extracurricular activities to broaden your education and deepen your interests. You could join or start a Criminology Club, for example, as well as participate in common activities like Mock Trial, Debate Club, Math Team, etc. [3] X Research source

Criminology Sociology Psychology Criminal Justice

A police department A law office State or Federal government offices Community organizations Research groups

Behavioral Science Criminology Sociology Psychology Criminal Justice

The specific format of the examination will vary depending upon your location and the agency you want to work for. Expect the examination to be rigorous, however, so study hard beforehand.

The International Society for Criminology[11] X Research source The American Society of Criminology[12] X Research source The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences[13] X Research source The Law and Society Association[14] X Research source The Midwestern Criminal Justice Association[15] X Research source The Western Society of Criminology[16] X Research source

Police departments The FBI State and local governmental agencies Colleges and universities Consultancy agencies

You might be present at a crime scene, to help gather evidence and determine exactly what occurred. You might investigate how the crime is related to social issues. For instance, you might consider how crimes are related to other problems, such as drug abuse, poverty, and corruption. You might be involved with cataloging information, processing data, and writing reports based on criminal investigations. [19] X Research source You might be involved with helping policy makers determine how to respond to and eliminate crime.

Border Patrol Agent Compliance Officer Court Administrator Evidence Technician Federal Protection Officer I. R. S. Agent Legal Assistant Penologist

The American Society of Criminology The Western Society of Criminology The European Society of Criminology

The Criminologist The Journal of Quantitative Criminology[21] X Research source International Annals of Criminology[22] X Research source Criminology and Criminal Justice[23] X Research source The British Journal of Criminology[24] X Research source The European Journal of Criminology Criminology and Public Policy

Documentation and forensics Combating cyber crime Promoting crime prevention