Sociology with an Emphasis in Criminology

Program Competencies

Students will develop:

  1. A working knowledge of the general concepts of sociological analysis, including exposure to selected substantive areas of sociology.
  2. Skills in sociological research and reasoning including research design, data analysis, report writing, and computer literacy.
  3. Knowledge of the criminal justice system, familiarity with theoretical explanations of crime and delinquency, the ability to read and be familiar with theoretical explanations of crime and delinquency, 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.
  4. Reading skills and writing abilities so that they can apply sociological principles to criminal justice roles and explanations of criminal behavior.
  5. Applied skills through practicum experiences.

Program Requirements

CRIM/SOC 210 — The Sociology of Deviance

3

CRIM 250 — Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

3

CRIM 300 — The Criminogenic Family

3

CRIM 380 — Race, Class, Gender and Crime

3

CRIM/SOC 401 — Criminology or

 

CRIM/SOC 306 — Juvenile Delinquency

3

CRIM 490 — Practicum in Criminology
(Prerequisite nine hours of Criminology)

5

CRIM 491 — Senior Seminar (to be taken with CRIM 490)

1

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.)

SOC 101 — General Sociology

3

SOC 405 — Sociological Theory

3

SOC 450 — Research Methodology

3

SOC 451 — Social Science Data Analysis

3

Required Hours

36

Elective Hours

3

Total Hours

39

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Sociology & Criminology