Criminology, B.S.

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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 Classes 12 Hours

Major Courses: 12 Hours

Area Courses: 24 Hours

Global & Diversity (Pick 2): 6 Hours

Legal Studies (Pick 2): 6 Hours

Corrections & Social Services (Pick 2): 6 Hours

Police & Society (Pick 2): 6 Hours

CRIM Electives OR Outside Minor: 12 Hours

Any 3000 or 4000 level Course (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.