Explore the relationship between crime and society, examine the criminal justice system and study the connections between law and social justice. The research focus of this program will provide you with a strong foundation for leadership and analytic positions.
Program Highlights
- Work with your faculty advisor to find local internship opportunities at law enforcement and probation offices, juvenile justice and victimology organizations as well as legal settings.
- Class visits to local jails and prisons.
- Guest lectures from local activists and experts.
Career Paths
This degree will prepare you for a rewarding career in law enforcement, juvenile justice, the court system, corrections, counseling and victim services, or help you easily transition into a related graduate program. Some careers graduates pursue include:
- Law enforcement, corrections, and security
- Deputy Probation Officer, County Sheriff鈥檚 Department, City Police Officer
- Legal and criminal investigation
- Victim services and advocates
- Human rights and global justice
- Legal and court justice and jury consultant
- Crime and intelligence analysts
- Private Business - Compliance Officer or Cybersecurity and Trust Verification
Some Criminology students complete their internship at:
- Youth Transforming Justice
- Marin County Probation
- San Rafael Police Cadet
- Marin County District Attorney's Office
- Marin County Public Defender's Office
- Center for Domestic Peace
- Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY)
- Apply criminological, sociological, and psychological theories to analyze and understand crime and criminal behavior.
- Critically analyze the social-historical context of crime and criminal behavior, including its legal, social, and economic dimensions within the United States and internationally.
- Apply social science research methods to analyze policy responses to crime and criminological research.
- Apply criminological knowledge and skills in the community and/or public
service.
Dr. William (鈥淏ill鈥) DeLeon-Granados is a pioneering criminologist with over 30 years of experience in academia, law enforcement, investigations, and community organizations. As a thought leader in criminal justice reform, he bridges the gap between data-driven insights and practical implementation, focusing on innovative frameworks to address systemic issues in the criminal justice system. Dr. Granados is dedicated to developing future leaders in the field of criminal justice. He teaches courses in criminology, criminal justice, and juvenile delinquency.
Dr. Granados鈥檚 distinguished law enforcement career includes numerous awards, such as Lifesaving, Meritorious Service, and Outstanding Investigation Team and Investigations Training with Honors, from the Los Angeles Police Department. He served with the Alameda County Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force, as a Special Projects Sergeant with East Bay Regional Park District, and as a Senior Detective specializing in sex crimes and homicide. He has led multi-agency investigations involving the FBI, California Department of Justice, and other key law enforcement bodies. He holds certifications in Homicide Investigation, Sex Crimes, Advanced Interview and Interrogation, and Investigations.
He has previously taught at Indiana University Bloomington, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Sacramento State University. Dr. Granados draws on past advisory roles with organizations like the California Attorney General鈥檚 Domestic Violence Advisory Committee, the Center for Domestic Peace, Community Action Marin and the City of Oakland Mayor鈥檚 Office on Crime and Drugs to provide students with valuable community connections.
His groundbreaking book Travels Through Crime and Place: Community-Building as Crime Control applies creative non-fiction to scientific inquiry, predicting challenges in law enforcement鈥檚 efforts to build community partnerships and restore legitimacy.
Outside of academia, he enjoys mountain biking, surfing, rock climbing, and skiing with his spouse, Carla, and their four dogs: Beau, Ryder, Lily, and Ivy.
Education
UC Irvine, PhD Criminology, Law & Society
Indiana, Bloomington, MA Criminal Justice
UC Berkeley, BA Psychology
Office Hours
Mon.鈥揊ri., 8 a.m.鈥5 p.m.
