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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate 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 . Requirements for a Major in Criminology for the B.A. Degree
Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)
Concentrations (24 Credit Hours)
In addition, students must complete one of the concentrations below: Primary Electives (6 Credit Hours)
Secondary Electives (6 Credit Hours)
Social Science Electives (9 Credit Hours)
Senior Seminar (3 Credit Hours)
Option 2. Criminal Justice (24 Credit Hours)
Primary Electives (6 Credit Hours)
Secondary Electives (6 Credit Hours)
Social Science Electives (9 Credit Hours)
Senior Seminar (3 Credit Hours):
Option 3. Public Criminology (21 Credit Hours)
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 (9 Credit Hours)
Electives (12 Credit Hours)
Total Credit Hours: 39-42
Options 1 and 2: 42 hours (minimum) Option 3: 39 hours (minimum) Additional Information
An overall average of “C” (2.00) or better must be maintained in all criminology courses used to satisfy the major and minor. Students must receive a “C” or higher in all of their core criminology courses. Students may only receive one “D” in their criminology electives. (A D- does not count as a D). |
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