Sociology - Emphasis in Criminology (BA)

The Sociology - Emphasis in Criminology 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

19 Credit Hours

CRIM 111 Crime and Justice Systems (3)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC 201 Social Problems (3)
CRIM 303 Criminology (3) or
SOC 303 Criminology (3)
SOC 305 Professional Issues (1)
SOC 399 Quantitative Research Methods (3)
SOC 450 Senior Seminar (3)

Elective Course Requirements

18 Credit Hours

CRIM 210 Deviant Behavior (3)
or
SOC 210 Deviant Behavior (3)
CRIM 211 Policing and the Community (3)
CRIM 225 Violence in Society (3)
CRIM 230 Sociology of Law (3)
or
SOC 230 Sociology of Law (3)
CRIM 311 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
SOC 330 Minority Group Relations (3)
SOC 460 Sociology Internship (3-12)
PSY 228 Survey of Drug Use and Abuse (3)
SOWK 350 Special Topics in Social Work (1-3) Corrections