Sociology with an Area of Concentration in Criminology
Program Competencies
Students will develop:
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system, basic skills in working with the offenders, familiarity with more complex theoretical explanations of crime and delinquency, the ability to read and understand criminological research methods and findings of such research, and to understand the effects of social institutions, social policies and social and economic inequality on crime and criminal justice. International crime will also be introduced to students.
- A working knowledge of the general concepts of sociological analysis, including exposure to selected substantive areas of sociology.
- Skills in sociological research and reasoning, including research design, data analysis, report writing, and computer literacy.
- Reading skills and writing abilities so that they can apply sociological principles to criminal justice roles and explanations of criminal behavior.
- Applied skills through practicum experiences.
The Criminology Program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies. Specific examples include correctional officer, probation and parole officer, counselor, case manager, police officer, youth officer, and others.
Program Requirements
3 |
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CRIM 250 — Introduction to the Criminal Justice System |
3 |
CRIM 300 — The Criminogenic Family |
3 |
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3 |
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CRIM 380 — Race, Class, Gender, and Crime |
3 |
CRIM 490 — Practicum in Criminology |
5 |
1 |
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CRIM 499C — Senior Criminology Capstone |
3 |
(Prerequisites for 499C include CRIM 306 or CRIM 401, SOC 450, SOC 451, six additional hours of Criminology, and senior standing or consent of instructor.)
CRIM 416 — Working with Offenders |
3 |
SOC 101 — General Sociology |
3 |
SOC 405 — Sociological Theory |
3 |
SOC 450 — Research Methodology |
3 |
SOC 451 — Social Science Data Analysis |
3 |
Required Hours |
39 |
Elective Hours |
9 |
Total Hours |
48 |