STRENGTHENED HER PROFESSIONALLY, PERSONALLY - Lindsey Smathers '13, Master's in Criminology Class of 2016, said IUP helped her achieve a “higher standard” for herself. “There are so many opportunities given to students. This program has not only improved the future professional I would like to become, but also impacted and strengthened me personally,” she said.
Enjoying Leadership Role, Conferences, and Study Abroad
"IUP is a great school to help you find yourself. It has a lot of great, different opportunities that are available to students to help them find their path in life."
Elizabeth Letelier, Class of 2016, Criminology/Psychology major with a Spanish minor, Vice President of Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminology Honor Society), attended the Alpha Phi Sigma conference in Orlando, Florida, and studying abroad to Costa Rica to further her education in Spanish
What's Happening for Criminology Majors
As an undergraduate criminology major, you can join organizations specifically for criminology students.
This student organization is for criminology majors and minors. It sponsors a number of speakers from across the field of criminology/criminal justice and philanthropic events throughout the year. Each spring, the Criminology Association cosponsors a career fair with the Career and Professional Development Center. The organization also is involved in service to the community.
For over half a century, Alpha Phi Sigma has continued to foster its four ideals: academic excellence, unity, leadership, and service. Designated in 1976 as the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, IUP's local chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma conducts numerous fundraising and service activities and regularly attends the national conference, where members compete for scholarships and network with leading criminal justice professionals.