A criminology degree prepares you for a career in law enforcement, probation and parole, corrections, substance abuse treatment, and the court system. Employment opportunities include: police officer, deputy sheriff, state trooper, canine handler, motorcycle officer, environmental crimes investigator, victim advocate, SWAT team member, researcher, detective, probation and parole officer, pre-trial officer, juvenile case worker, correctional counselor, substance abuse treatment counselor, special agent, and crime scene investigator. These careers provide you with the opportunity to make a positive impact in your community by working with victims and offenders, as well as the general public.  If you feel strongly committed to making your community a safer place to live, then a degree in criminology might be the right choice for you.