CriminologyStudent

If you are sure Criminology is what you want to do then go into a Criminology-based program. I went to a Sociology program with the intentions of studying Criminology as an emphasis and I was sadly mistaken. The department only had one or two Criminologists and the Sociology faculty were absolute arrogant and completely unhelpful. After further research, I found that Criminology is breaking away from Sociology into its separate field. I would guess this transition will probably fully complete in the next 10-15 years or so. I would go ahead and join a Criminology-based program now and be on the leading edge. I ended up transferring within the University to a true Criminology program and couldn't be more happy. If you are wanting a government job, then the contacts you will make in a Criminology or Criminal Justice program will outweigh that in a Soc. Program 1000000:1. Also, government jobs do not look too highly on Sociology Departments because of how highly critical they are of law enforcement officers and policies (I know this from experience). Do your research on the faculty and the department and make your choice, that's the best advice I can offer.