Sociology B.A. - Criminology
Criminology has been an area of study within sociology since the inception of the discipline at the turn of the twentieth century. Contemporary criminology examines the making of laws, the nature and extent of crime, the causes of crime, and society's efforts to control crime through the juvenile and criminal justice systems. The concentration builds upon the required course work in sociology and allows students to pursue extended study of crime and the criminal justice system. In addition, the concentration provides opportunity for practical experience in juvenile and criminal justice systems through internship placements. The criminology concentration prepares students for employment in public and private criminal justice agencies, as well as graduate study in sociology, criminal justice, and law.
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology; Criminology Concentration
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 12 | |
| General Sociology Electives (at least two must be upper division) | 9 | |
| Criminology Concentration Requirements | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 36
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Note: Students in the Criminology concentration are not allowed to double major with Criminology
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| SOCI 101S | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 202 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| SOCI 318 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCI 455 | Classical Sociological Theory | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
General Sociology Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete three of the following courses, two of which must be 300-level or above: | 9 | |
| Sociology of Alternative Religions | ||
| Race, Gender & Class | ||
| Gender and Society | ||
| Sociology of Work | ||
| Social Stratification | ||
| Sociology of the Family | ||
| Sociology of Organizations | ||
| Rural Sociology | ||
| The Community | ||
| Sociology of Health and Medicine | ||
| Sociology, Psychology, and Social Structure | ||
| Capstone: Inequality and Social Justice | ||
| Sociology of Poverty | ||
| Prostitution & Human Trafficking | ||
| Environmental Sociology | ||
| Writing for Sociology | ||
| Addiction Studies | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Criminology Concentration Requirements
Concentration Core
Note: Students should complete SOCI 211S and SOCI 221 prior to taking advanced CRIM courses.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| SOCI 221 | Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| SOCI 211S | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Concentration Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete three of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Juvenile Justice System | ||
| Sociology of Law Enforcement | ||
| Sociology of Punishment | ||
| Sociology of Corrections | ||
| Seminar in Crime & Deviance | ||
| Deviant and Criminal Behavior | ||
| Internship SERV | ||
| Addiction Studies | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Advanced Writing Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The following Sociology courses also fulfill the General Education Advanced Writing requirement: | ||
| Victims and Society | ||
| Seminar in Crime & Deviance | ||
| Capstone: Inequality and Social Justice | ||
| Homicide | ||
| Writing for Sociology | ||