An annotated collection of reference books, journals, databases, websites and other helpful resources Here at CriminologyCareersToday.com we aim to provide a wealth of free resources for those interested in criminology careers. And since obtaining a degree in criminology is naturally the first step, we have published a detailed guide aimed at students and other researchers. [...]
An Explanation of the Criteria For Our Criminology Research Guide
December 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment
There are already a few criminology research guides that detail some of these resources. In particular, guides created by the libraries of the University of Florida, University of Southern Maine, and the University of Western Ontario are especially helpful. Our criminology research guide, however, is a valuable addition to the conversation for several reasons. For [...]
Criminology Research Guide Part 2: Journals, Data Sources and Websites
December 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Key Criminology Journals Criminology – The core journal of the American Society of Criminology, this title is one of the most influential in the field. It covers sociology, psychology, systems analysis, design theory, and more, while focusing on quantitative research methodology. (Impact Factor 2.658) Criminal Justice and Behavior – This title is more psychological in [...]
Criminology Research Guide Part 1: Reference, Book and Database Sources
December 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment
This series of posts is a detailed research guide to the subject of criminology. We will cover the best encyclopedias, (both in print and available online), subject headings for finding books in a library, databases, key journals, data sources, and websites. All sources are annotated, and should give you a great start to researching the [...]
Crime Reports – Crime Mapping Resource for Crime Data
December 7, 2011 · Leave a Comment
If you’re interested in a cool resource that can help you track down recent crime statistics for a particular geographic area, you should check out Crime Reports. I was working on a Criminology Resource Guide (which I will post soon when finished!) when I came across this website on a library’s criminology page. The website [...]
Best Criminology Schools: A Guide to Finding the Top Program For You
November 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment
If you’re interested in criminology careers, you’ll first need to obtain a degree. While this seems simple enough, which degree to get is actually a more complicated question than in many other fields. In this article, we will explain why a tidy list of schools is not appropriate in criminology, and how you can determine [...]
Is Criminology a Good or Bad Major for Law School Applicants?
November 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Some students interested in criminology and criminal justice may be interested in attending law school after earning their bachelor’s degree. And the experience of learning about criminals and the causes of crime could be beneficial in many areas of law. But will it help you get admitted to a top law school? Or, as some [...]
A Sample Job Posting for an Academic Criminology Position
November 3, 2011 · 1 Comment
Today on the Job Board for Inside Higher Education, I found a posting for a Criminology professor. I decided to make a post on the blog about it because I think it nicely illustrates one type of position that might come from an advanced degree in criminology or criminal justice, and gives a good example [...]