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ACCEPTANCE RATE

83.65%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

16

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$23,123

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Criminology Degree

The criminology program at Lasell College prepares students for careers as a police officer, corrections officer, forensic science technician, probation and community control officer, and loss prevention specialist. The program focuses on the systematic study of crimes as a sociopathological phenomenon and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Program courses include: theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, penology, rehabilitation and recidivism, social attitudes and policy, and issues in law enforcement administration and policy. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer criminology degrees.

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Lasell College

303 Homestead Ave, Holyoke, MA

Lasell College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Newton, MA, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. Lasell College has an annual student enrollment of over a thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Visual And Performing Arts
  • Recreation And Fitness Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 890 to 1070 on the SAT, or 18 to 23 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Approximately 70% of all students that applied were accepted at Lasell College, with 18% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at lasell.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $30,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Lasell College "Lasers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.lasell.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Criminology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lasell College has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree29
Master's Degree34

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male42
Female21

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black3
Hispanic3
White31
Multiple Races1
Non Resident Alien10
Unknown15

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Criminology program at Lasell College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Lasell College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Lasell College may provide services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

Lasell College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Great Northeast Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Great Northeast Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (Great Northeast Athletic Conference)
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
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