Criminology, Minor
The sociology minor in criminology is designed for students who are considering possible careers in the diverse area of administrative justice. The program introduces students to the different dimensions and explanations of crime and delinquency, providing analysis of social and governmental processes in the formulation of the criminal law of the United States.
For non-majors, the following constitutes a criminology minor:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRM-101 | INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY | 3 |
| SOC-206 | QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
| or SOC-207 | Quantitative Methods | |
| CRM-209 | CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY | 3 |
| Electives | 9 | |
| DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL | ||
| VICTIMOLOGY | ||
| RACE AND CRIME | ||
| GENDER CRIME AND DEVIANCE | ||
| COMMUNITY POLICING | ||
| SP.TOP. IN CRIMINOLOGY | ||
| SOCIAL PROBLEMS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK | ||
| JUVENILE DELINQUENCY | ||
| SOCIAL PSYCH.OF ADDICTIONS | ||
| CRIME IN A DIGITAL SOCIETY | ||
| FAMILY VIOLENCE | ||
| In addition to the above electives, students may take as many as 6 credits from the following courses: | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SECURITY | ||
| LAW AND SOCIETY | ||
| COURTS IN AMER. POLITICS | ||
| CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I: POLITICAL STRUCTURE | ||
| CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II: CIVIL RIGHTS | ||
| INVESTIGATIVE PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF TERRORISM | ||
| HATE CRIMES | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Note: A 2.00 GPA is required. These courses may not be taken pass/fail.