B.A. in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology

Specialization Requirements

Summary of Requirements

Requirements for a Major in Sociology with a Concentration in Criminology

Students planning to major in sociology with a concentration in criminology must have a grade of "C" or better in SOC 101. For continuation in the major, students can have no more than one grade of "D+" or lower in a major required course or major elective course.

Required pre-major course 3 hours

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)

Required sociology courses 30 hours

SOC 151 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (3)
SOC 245 Sociology of Deviance (3)
SOC 320 Internship (3)
SOC 323 Social Theory (3)
SOC 334 Introduction to Methods of Social Research (3)
SOC 351 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
SOC 375 Statistics I (3)
SOC 407 Social Problems (3)
SOC 491 Senior Capstone Seminar I (3)
SOC 492 Senior Capstone Seminar II (3)

Elective courses 6 hours

Choose two courses from the following:
CHE 250 Introduction to Forensic Science (3)
GOV 350 Constitutional Law (3)
PSY 321 Abnormal Psychology (3)
SOC 210 Saloshin Justice Seminar (3)
SOC 295 Special Topics (3)*
SOC 395 Special Topics (3)*
SOC 405 Current Issues in Criminology [topic to be specified] (3)
SOC 495 Special Topics (3)*

Note:  To satisfy the elective requirements, students may select courses from other departments or the Consortium in consultation with his/her advisor.

*Special Topics courses must be related to criminology.