Sociology - Criminology Emphasis (BS)

The Sociology - Criminology Emphasis program offers students seeking careers in criminology or criminal justice a broad liberal arts education that encourages them to think critically about crime and justice issues and prepares them for careers in the criminal justice systems or preparation for a graduate degree program.

Core Course Requirements

18 Credit Hours

CRIM 111 Crime and Justice Systems (3)
CRIM 303 or SOC 303 Criminology (3)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC 201 Social Problems (3)
SOC 399 Quantitative Research Methods (3)
SOC 430 Senior Seminar (3)

Elective Course Requirements

18 Credit Hours. At least 6 (six) credit hours must be designated SOC (Sociology) and not cross-listed with CRIM (Criminology).

CRIM 210 or SOC 210, Deviant Behavior (3)
CRIM 211 Policing and the Community (3)
CRIM 225 Violence in Society (3)
CRIM 229 or SOC 230 Sociology of Law (3)
CRIM 311 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
PSY 228 Survey of Drug Use and Abuse (3)
SOC 329 Minority Group Relations (3)
SOC 450 Sociology Internship (3-12)
SOWK 350 Special Topics in Social Work (1-3) Corrections