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Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

The program in Criminology has a five-fold objective:

The education of students for employment and leadership in the expanding field of criminology and criminal justice

The education of presently employed criminal justice personal who recognize a need for furthering their education

The instruction of students who wish to acquire an understanding of the process of criminal justice as a cultural part of their higher education

The instruction of students who wish to prepare for graduate study and/or research in criminology

A curriculum that provides an excellent foundation for students preparing for a career in law

Nearly every level of government offers opportunities for professional careers in criminology. Employment opportunities normally exist in more than fifty federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Secret service; U.S. Postal Inspectors; Drug Enforcement Agency; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms; National Security Agency; U.S. marshals; the Internal Revenue Service; and military investigative branches. Graduates will find employment in local and state law enforcement, probation, parole, and the custody and treatment of adult and youthful offenders. There are also a wide variety of opportunities in the expanding fields of private, commercial, and industrial security. In addition, many governmental agencies have specialized units dealing with juveniles, community relations, training, education, and research.

Career opportunities are available also in research and teaching at the college and university levels and in research divisions of various agencies.

Students who wish to change their major to Criminology or Pre-law Criminology must have an overall QPA f 2.5 to declare the major or minor and to be formally accepted by the department.

For new entering freshmen, the department will utilize a junior status screening criteria and procedure for junior status approval.

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

Liberal Studies:		51-53
Liberal Studies - As outlined in the Liberal Studies section with the following specifications:
Mathematics: MATH 217 Natural Science: CHEM 111-112 or BIOL 103-104 recommended Social Science: CRIM 101 Liberal Studies Elective: No course with CRIM prefix; 6 credits required

Major:		39
Required courses:
CRIM 102	Survey of Criminology	3 s.h.
CRIM 306	Research Methods	3 s.h.
CRIM 400 /W/	Theoretical Criminology	3 s.h.
CRIM 401	Contemporary Issues in Criminology	3 s.h.
CRIM 403	Dilemmas in Criminology and Criminal Justice	3 s.h.
Controlled electives:
These electives cover the following areas: (A) The Criminal Justice System, (B) Critical Issues in Criminology, and (C) Diversity Issues in Criminology. A minimum of two courses must be chosen from each Group
Group A: The Criminal Justice System CRIM 205 Law Enforcement and the Community CRIM 215 Survey of Courts and the Criminal Justice System CRIM 225 Survey of Corrections CRIM 235 Survey of Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Law CRIM 255 Law, Social Control, and Society		6 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h.
Group B: Critical Issues in Criminology CRIM 354 White Collar Crime CRIM 374 Environmental Crime and Justice CRIM 384 Violence and Victimology CRIM 394 Crime and Delinquency Prevention		6 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h.
Group C: Diversity Issues in Criminology CRIM 410 Race, Ethnicity, Social Structure, and Crime CRIM 450 Women and Crime CRIM 470 Comparative Study of Justice		6 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h.
Other CRIM electives beyond CRIM 101 No more than 6sh of CRIM 493 may be applied to 39sh minimum in major.		6 s.h.
Other Requirements: Minor/Concentration		15-21
Free Electives:		1-15
Total Degree Requirements:		120

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology/Pre-Law

Liberal Studies:		51-53
Liberal Studies - As outlined in the Liberal Studies section with the following specifications:
Mathematics: MATH 217 Natural Science: CHEM 111-112 or BIOL 103-104 recommended Social Science: CRIM 101 Liberal Studies Elective: No course with CRIM prefix; 6 credits required

Major:		39
Required courses:
CRIM 102	Survey of Criminology	3 s.h.
CRIM 306	Research Methods	3 s.h.
CRIM 400 /W/	Theoretical Criminology	3 s.h.
CRIM 401	Contemporary Issues in Criminology	3 s.h.
CRIM 403	Dilemmas in Criminology and Criminal Justice	3 s.h.
Controlled electives:
These electives cover the following areas: (A) The Criminal Justice System, (B) Critical Issues in Criminology, and (C) Diversity Issues in Criminology. A minimum of two courses must be chosen from each Group
Group A: The Criminal Justice System CRIM 205 Law Enforcement and the Community CRIM 215 Survey of Courts and the Criminal Justice System CRIM 225 Survey of Corrections CRIM 235 Survey of Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Law CRIM 255 Law, Social Control, and Society		6 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h.
Group B: Critical Issues in Criminology CRIM 354 White Collar Crime CRIM 374 Environmental Crime and Justice CRIM 384 Violence and Victimology CRIM 394 Crime and Delinquency Prevention		6 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h.
Group C: Diversity Issues in Criminology CRIM 410 Race, Ethnicity, Social Structure, and Crime CRIM 450 Women and Crime CRIM 470 Comparative Study of Justice		6 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h.
Other CRIM electives beyond CRIM 101 No more than 6sh of CRIM 493 may be applied to 39sh minimum in major.		6 s.h.
Other Requirements: Pre-law interdisciplinary minor		15-21
Seven courses, including at least one from each of six areas:
	Business: ACCT 201, ACCT 202, BLAW 235 Economics: ECON 121, ECON 122, ECON 332 English: ENGL 212, ENGL 220, ENGL 310 History: HIST 320, HIST 321, HIST 346 Philosophy: PHIL 101, PHIL 222, PHIL 450 Political Science: PLSC 358, PLSC 359, PLSC 361
Free Electives:		3-15
Total Degree Requirements:		120

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