If you have ever wondered what is it like to be a criminologist then you're in luck, this article might be for you. By reading this article you will learn everything there is to know about being a criminologist. With the help of some professionals, we can now tell you what they do on a day to day basis, from knowing what it takes to become a criminologist to knowing what it's like to retire with this title. How much do they get paid or what courses do you need, all of these questions are answered in the article below. This is for everyone who has always had a hidden passion for crime and psychology, hopefully, this will help you choose the right career.
Being a criminologist has been described by many professionals as exciting, interesting, and unpredictable. It is a job that can be very challenging but at the same time very rewarding.
A criminologist studies normal social behaviors and factors influence deviation from that norm. They work with and often for law enforcement offices, analyzing the behavior and methods of criminals for a variety of reasons: to increase the chances of criminals being arrested; to predict motives for behaviors in certain demographic groups, and to assess the responsiveness of crime to various methods of law enforcement.
Their work involves a lot of profiling and behavior analysis as well as taking part in crime scenes, attending autopsies, and questioning suspects to see if they qualify for a certain profile.
Most criminologists work in local law enforcement agencies or federal agencies.
Becoming a criminologist can be academically challenging because most candidates major in psychology and sociology before starting their careers. Firstly, you have to obtain a collegial degree (DEC) preferably in Social Sciences then go to university and study Criminology, Psychology, or Sociology.
The average salary for an entry-level criminologist can vary from 31,000 $ to 65,000 $ per year.
Psychology and sociology are optional, but you can also study law.
Some of the work can be very ''gruesome'' and disturbing but it makes it unpredictable and exciting.
I'd say there's little chance of that happening because this job has a lot to do with real emotions and human thought. Even if they replaced criminologists, it wouldn't be authentic.
Between 56 and 61year old.
I'm currently finishing my collegial degree in Social Science at Montmorency College and looking forward to applying to Criminology at the University of Montreal. Criminology has been my dream career since entering high school and I hope that sharing my knowledge about this specific field can help others who are lost and are looking for an amazing and immersive experience.