Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

Criminology, B.A.


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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 490 , CRML 490 , or CRM 491 .

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


Total: 18 hours


Concentrations:


In addition, students must complete one of the concentrations below:

Option 1. Criminology:


Total: 24 hours (minimum)

Option 2. Criminal Justice:


Total: 24 hours (minimum)

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:

Total Degree Hours:


Options 1 and 2: 42 hours (minimum) Option 3: 39 hours (minimum)

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).

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