Criminology, B.A.

Computer Requirement:

To satisfy the computer requirement for the B.A. degree in Criminology a student must successfully complete CRM 301 (SOC 301 ).

Oral Communication Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. degree in Criminology a student must successfully complete CRM 495 or CRM 496 (SOC 496 ) or CRM 499 .

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. degree in Criminology a student must successfully complete one of the following: CRM 256 (SOC 256 ), CRM 300 (SOC 300 ), CRM 301 (SOC 301 ), CRM 415 , CRM 490 , CRML 490 , or CRM 491 .

Requirements for a Major in Criminology for the B.A. Degree:

Core requirements:

Total: 18 hours

Concentrations:

In addition, students must complete a minimum of 21 hours from either the criminology or criminal justice concentrations.

Option 1. Criminology:

Choose a minimum of 6 hours from primary electives:

6 hours from secondary electives:

9 hours from social science electives:

Total: 21 hours

Option 2. Criminal Justice:

Choose a minimum of 6 hours from primary electives:

6 hours from secondary electives:

9 hours from social science electives:

Total: 21 hours

Option 3. Public Criminology:

This option provides students with intensive training in using sociology/criminology to inform real life social issues. Students will engage in activities that seek to address social problems within the local community and disseminate these research findings beyond the academy. In addition to the required core courses, students must complete:

CRM 391 - Public Sociology/Criminology Seminar (3 hours in fall)
CRM 496 - Practicum in Public Sociology/Criminology (6 hours in spring)
SOC 360 - Social Theory *
*This course is a prerequisite for CRM 391 or CRM 496 .

Additional Information:

A grade of “C” or better is required in CRM 105, and no more than one course with a grade of “D” may count toward the requirements for the major (or minor) in criminology. An overall grade point average of 2.0 or better is required among courses used to satisfy the major (and minor).

Criminology, B.A.

Computer Requirement:

Oral Communication Requirement:

Applied Learning Requirement:

Requirements for a Major in Criminology for the B.A. Degree:

Core requirements:

Total: 18 hours

Concentrations:

Option 1. Criminology:

6 hours from secondary electives:

9 hours from social science electives:

Total: 21 hours

Option 2. Criminal Justice:

6 hours from secondary electives:

9 hours from social science electives:

Total: 21 hours

Option 3. Public Criminology:

Total: 12 hours

Choose a minimum of 12 hours from electives:

Total: 24 hours

Additional Information: