Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023

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Criminology, B.S.

To be admitted into the B.S. program in Criminology, students must be in good academic standing. To graduate with a degree from this program, students MUST receive a grade of “C” or better in CRIM 3240 , CRIM 4284 , CRIM 4000 and CRIM 4003 . The B.S. in Criminology is also offered online.

Learning Objectives for Criminology Students

Upon graduation from the undergraduate program in criminology, a student will be able to

describe, explain, and critically evaluate/apply the role of…

Corrections and social services in criminal justice and criminology
Policing in criminal justice and criminology
Law and legal systems in criminal justice and criminology
Diversity and global perspectives in criminal justice and criminology
Theory and philosophy in criminal justice and criminology
Social scientific research and analytic methods in criminal justice and criminology

Requirement

Core Areas A, B, C, D, E: 42 Hours

Core Curriculum

Core Area F - 18 Hours

CRIM 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 2000 - Survey of Criminology 3 Credit Hours

CRIM Classes 12 Hours

CRIM 2272 - Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 2273 - Criminal Procedure 3 Credit Hours
(or)
CRIM 2274 - American Criminal Courts 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 2275 - Introduction to Corrections 3 Credit Hours
(or)
CRIM 2245 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 2276 - Global Crime and Justice 3 Credit Hours

Major Courses: 12 Hours

CRIM 3240 - Criminological Theory 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4000 - Research Methodology 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4003 - Statistics for Social Sciences 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4284 - Senior Capstone 3 Credit Hours

Area Courses: 24 Hours

Global & Diversity (Pick 2): 6 Hours

CRIM 4911 - Terrorism 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4248 - International Comparative Justice 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4279 - Race and Crime 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4231 - Women in the Criminal Justice System 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4296 - Violence Against Women 3 Credit Hours

Legal Studies (Pick 2): 6 Hours

CRIM 3323 - Criminal Law 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 3900 - Social Science and the Legal System 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4402 - Prison Law 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4712 - Law and Society 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4270 - Death Penalty 3 Credit Hours

Corrections & Social Services (Pick 2): 6 Hours

CRIM 3241 - Corrections 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4255 - Youth, Crime and Community 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4232 - Family Violence 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4260 - Prisoner Reentry and Community Corrections 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4293 - Correctional programs 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4295 - Sex Offenders 3 Credit Hours

Police & Society (Pick 2): 6 Hours

CRIM 3411 - Criminal Investigations 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4211 - Police Deviance 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4277 - Police in Society 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 3501 - Advanced Criminal Investigation 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4007 - Crime Mapping 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4068 - Conflict Management and Policing 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4251 - Contemporary Issues in Policing 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4334 - Human Trafficking 3 Credit Hours

Supporting Courses (share with minor): 12 Hours

Any 3000 or 4000 level Course, including CRIM courses (may be shared with a minor)

General Electives: 12 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

No more than a total of nine hours of directed research, directed readings, and senior thesis credits may be applied toward the major.

Criminology, B.S. Policing Concentration

Core Areas A, B, C, D, & E: 42 Hours

General Education Requirements (Core Curriculum)

Core Area F: 18 Hours

CRIM 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 2000 - Survey of Criminology 3 Credit Hours

CRIM Classes 12 Hours

CRIM 2272 - Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 2273 - Criminal Procedure 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 2275 - Introduction to Corrections 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 2276 - Global Crime and Justice 3 Credit Hours

Major Courses: 12 Hours

CRIM 3240 - Criminological Theory 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4000 - Research Methodology 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4003 - Statistics for Social Sciences 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4284 - Senior Capstone 3 Credit Hours

Policing Concentration: 21 Hours

CRIM 3323 - Criminal Law 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 3411 - Criminal Investigations 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 3501 - Advanced Criminal Investigation 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4007 - Crime Mapping 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4068 - Conflict Management and Policing 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4334 - Human Trafficking 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4251 - Contemporary Issues in Policing 3 Credit Hours

Area Courses: 9 Hours

Global & Diversity (Pick 1): 3 Hours

CRIM 4911 - Terrorism 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4248 - International Comparative Justice 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4279 - Race and Crime 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4231 - Women in the Criminal Justice System 3 Credit Hours

Legal Studies (Pick 1): 3 Hours

CRIM 3900 - Social Science and the Legal System 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4402 - Prison Law 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4712 - Law and Society 3 Credit Hours

Corrections & Social Services (Pick 1): 3 Hours

CRIM 3241 - Corrections 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4255 - Youth, Crime and Community 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4232 - Family Violence 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4260 - Prisoner Reentry and Community Corrections 3 Credit Hours
CRIM 4293 - Correctional programs 3 Credit Hours

Supporting Courses (share with minor): 12 Hours

Any 3000 or 4000 level Course, includeing CRIM courses (may be shared with a minor)

General Electives: 6 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

No more than a total of nine hours of directed research, directed readings, and senior thesis credits may be applied toward the major.