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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog
Sociology: Concentration in Criminology [SOC_CRIM]
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The criminology concentration in the is especially relevant to students considering a career in law enforcement and human services agencies such as the federal, state and local police, correctional institutions, security organizations and judicial organizations. The program includes opportunities to earn academic credit for internship experiences with community police, court and probation agencies, juvenile detention centers and other agencies involved in counseling, criminal justice and reform.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Define and apply the basic sociological concepts.
- Explain the role of social structure, culture, and social processes in the causation and amelioration of social problems.
- Evaluate the major sociological theories and theorists.
- Design sociological research projects.
- Describe and analyze different kinds of datasets, including surveys, longitudinal data, and single measures.
- Evaluate and argue their ideas and the ideas of others clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Compare and contrast understandings of the causes and consequences of crime as well as the range of societal responses to crime.
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Total Credit Hours Required for Major: 39
A. Core Courses: 15 credit hours
B. Criminology Concentration Courses: 6 credit hours
C. Criminology Electives: 9 credit hours
Choose 9 credit hours from CRM 300-499. This may include on ANT course at the 300 level or above.
D. Sociology Electives: 9 credit hours
Choose 9 credit hours from SOC 300-499.
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 120
Example of Sociology: Concentration in Criminology [SOC/CRIM] over four years
* indicates prerequisite; ;
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