Department of Criminology | University of South Florida

Turn Curiosity Into Impact

Your ideas matter. At USF Criminology, you'll have opportunities to explore your interests, contribute to meaningful research, and become part of a collaborative academic community. ✓ Collaborate with faculty and community partners ✓ Expand your professional network ✓ Present at regional and national conferences ✓ Publish research ✓ Build a competitive résumé ✓ Prepare for graduate school and rewarding careers.

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Criminology doctoral student helps develop AI tool to help seniors spot scams

07/27/26 — Growing up on a steady diet of crime dramas and mystery novels, Marlena Bolton developed a fascination with investigations that ultimately led her into cybercrime research.

Criminology camp provides immersive learning experience for high school students

07/16/26 — For the first time, USF St. Petersburg hosted the Rocky’s Residents program, providing local high school students the chance to experience college life firsthand while exploring the fields of criminology.

Study reveals the hidden toll of financial sextortion on teenage boys and men

06/23/26 — The research explores why males are increasingly targeted, the psychological and financial impacts of victimization and the warning signs and prevention strategies people can use to protect themselves online.