Sociology—Criminology Major (B.A.)

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Special curriculum; major code BA4253

The criminology program is designed for students who plan to pursue a career in some aspect of the criminal justice system (e.g. corrections, probation, parole, or law enforcement), yet wish to receive a liberal arts education. Possibilities after graduation include employment in criminal justice or further study in law, criminology, or criminal justice. You will receive a degree in sociology with the specialization in criminology noted. You are encouraged to enter the program as a freshman to help ensure completion in four years.

Universitywide Graduation Requirements

To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .

College-Level Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences

View the A&S - College Level Requirements (A&S CLR) .

Required courses (25 credit hours)

C or Better in the Following

SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 4
SOC 260 - Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 4
SOC 351 - Elementary Research Techniques Credit Hours: 4
SOC 362 - Criminology Credit Hours: 4
SOC 403 - Development of Sociological Thought Credit Hours: 4
or
SOC 404 - Modern Sociological Theory Credit Hours: 4
(SOC 403 is preferred to 404)

Select one course from the following:

COMS 301 - Empirical Research Applications in Communication Credit Hours: 4
MATH 251 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics II Credit Hours: 4
PSY 221 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 5
QBA 201 - Introduction to Business Statistics Credit Hours: 4

Criminology options: Take four courses for 16–22 credit hours

SOC 261 - Deviant Behavior Credit Hours: 4
SOC 363 - Juvenile Delinquency Credit Hours: 4
SOC 364 - Police and Society Credit Hours: 4
SOC 365 - Sociology of Mental Illness Credit Hours: 4
SOC 366 - Punishment and Society Credit Hours: 4
SOC 367 - Corporate and Governmental Crime Credit Hours: 4
SOC 406A - Proseminar in Criminology Credit Hours: 4
SOC 462 - Sociology of the Courts Credit Hours: 4
SOC 464 - Law in Societies Credit Hours: 4
SOC 467 - Violence Against Women Credit Hours: 4
SOC 471 - Gender and Justice Credit Hours: 4
SOC 495 - Internship in Criminology Credit Hours: 5 - 10

Collateral sociology courses: Take three courses for 12 credit hours

Select from all SOC courses not listed as required courses.

Suggested Courses

The following courses are highly recommended, and you are encouraged to take some of them to satisfy the College of Arts and Sciences 18-hour social sciences requirement. Check the courses for prerequisites.

POLS 404 - Civil Liberties Credit Hours: 4
POLS 409 - Criminal Procedure Credit Hours: 5
PSY 332 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 4
PSY 337 - Social Psychology of Justice Credit Hours: 4

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