Apr 04, 2025

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:

Required Courses:

CRM 105 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
SOC 105 - Introduction to Sociology
CRM 255 - Criminology (SOC 255) or
CRM 256 - Criminology: Writing Intensive (SOC 256)
CRM 300 - Methods of Social Research (SOC 300)
CRM 301 - Sociological Data Analysis and Interpretation (SOC 301)
CRM 360 - Criminological Theory
CRM / SOC Senior Seminar (option based on concentration choices below)

Total: 18 hours

Concentrations:

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

Option 1. Criminology:

Primary Electives (choose 6 hours):

Secondary Electives (choose at least 6 hours):

Senior Seminar (choose at least 3 hours):

Total: 24 hours (minimum)

Option 2. Criminal Justice:

Primary Electives (choose 6 hours):

Senior Seminar (choose at least 3 hours):

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:

Senior Seminars (all 9 hours required):

CRM 391 - Public and Applied Sociology and Criminology Seminar (3 hours in fall)
CRM 496 - Practicum in Public and Applied Sociology and Criminology (6 hours in spring)

Total: 21 hours (minimum)

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).

Criminology, B.A.

Computer Requirement:

Oral Communication Requirement:

Applied Learning Requirement:

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

Required Courses:

Total: 18 hours

Concentrations:

Option 1. Criminology:

Primary Electives (choose 6 hours):

Secondary Electives (choose at least 6 hours):

Social Science Electives (choose 9 hours):

Senior Seminar (choose at least 3 hours):

Total: 24 hours (minimum)

Option 2. Criminal Justice:

Primary Electives (choose 6 hours):

Secondary Electives (choose at least 6 hours):

Social Science Electives (choose 9 hours):

Senior Seminar (choose at least 3 hours):

Total: 24 hours (minimum)

Option 3. Public Criminology:

Senior Seminars (all 9 hours required):

Electives (choose at least 12 hours):

Total: 21 hours (minimum)

Total Degree Hours:

Additional Information: