Criminology (B.S.)

The major in Criminology requires a minimum of 39 credit hours. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all major area courses and in MAT-152, which is the required general education mathematics course. Students can only re-attempt a major course once and cannot re-attempt more than two major courses. In both of the above instances, withdrawals count as an attempt. Students must complete the Core Courses (15 credit hours) and a minimum of 12 credit hours in each of the two specialization areas. The criminology major requires a minimum of 39 credit hours. In addition, criminology majors must complete MAT-152 Elementary Probability and Statistics. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in MAT-152 and all SOC and CRM courses. Experiential learning opportunities, including internships, and an accelerated 3-year bachelor’s program are also available. In order to complete the 3-year accelerated BS in criminology degree, students are required to take 18 credit hours per semester with additional courses taken during the summer semesters.

Bachelor of Science (120 credits)

Major Requirements

Core Courses (15 credits)

CRM-200	INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY	3
SOC-320	SOCIOLOGY OF LAW	3
SOC-409	RESEARCH METHODOLOGY	3
SOC-410	THEORIES OF DEVIANCE	3
CRM-487	SEMINAR	3

Elective Major Credits (24 credits)

Choose from the following:

CRM-202	JUVENILE DELINQUENCY	3
CRM-300	SPECIAL TOPIC	3
CRM-305	WOMEN AND CRIME	3
CRM-307	CRITICAL ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE	3
CRM-309	POLICE AND POLICING	3
CRM-311	CORRECTIONS	3
CRM-317	ELITE & ORGANIZED CRIME	3
CRM-319	INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE	3
CRM-328	RACE, CLASS AND CRIME	3
CRM-499	INTERNSHIP	3 to 6
SOC-204	SOCIAL PROBLEMS	3
SOC-332	DRUGS AND SOCIETY	3
SOC-370	SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY	3
SOC-426	SOCIOLOGY OF VIOLENCE	3