What are the educational requirements needed to become a criminologist?

I was actually just researching this for myself, as I too, am interested in what it requires to become a criminologist.

First off, you must earn a bachelor's degree in either psychology or sociology. They say you can earn one for criminal justice, but the prior two options are better. They also stress that it's important for you to take classes in statistics, computer science, and writing. As a lot of work is figuring out patterns of crimes/criminals, and writing about your research.

If you would like to go higher up, it's important to get you Master's in psychology or sociology, and if you would eventually like to teach, to receive your Doctorate.

Remember, the first few years of being a criminologist is office work. Eventually, you will earn your way to going to crime scenes, autopsies, etc. (If that is what you would like to do). Also, remember that this is an extremely competitive field, but well worth it if you're willing to work.

Average annual income for a criminologist with a Bachelor's Degree is: $30,000.
Average annual income for a criminologist with a Master's Degree is: $55,000.

Hope that helped!

I was actually just researching this for myself, as I too, am interested in what it requires to become a criminologist.

First off, you must earn a bachelor's degree in either psychology or sociology. They say you can earn one for criminal justice, but the prior two options are better. They also stress that it's important for you to take classes in statistics, computer science, and writing. As a lot of work is figuring out patterns of crimes/criminals, and writing about your research.

If you would like to go higher up, it's important to get you Master's in psychology or sociology, and if you would eventually like to teach, to receive your Doctorate.

Remember, the first few years of being a criminologist is office work. Eventually, you will earn your way to going to crime scenes, autopsies, etc. (If that is what you would like to do). Also, remember that this is an extremely competitive field, but well worth it if you're willing to work.

Average annual income for a criminologist with a Bachelor's Degree is: $30,000.
Average annual income for a criminologist with a Master's Degree is: $55,000.

Hope that helped!