Both a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in criminology can prepare you for a criminal justice career. A B.A. in criminology focuses on social and humanities topics such as philosophy, political science, psychology and sociology. This degree is a good option for careers in corrections and law enforcement administration. A B.S. in criminology focuses on scientific and technical topics such as statistics, technology, research and computer science. This degree is a good option for careers such as forensic science and fraud investigation. Which criminology degree you choose depends on your strengths, interests and career goals. If you're skilled with computers and numbers, for example, you might excel in a Bachelor of Science program. If you have good critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence, you might consider a Bachelor of Arts.