Criminology Minor

Department: Sociology

Total Credits: 18

Rationale

A minor in Criminology provides the student with an understanding of basic Sociological concepts and processes and an opportunity to explore the professional field of criminal justice. The Criminology minor offers the opportunity for students to select courses that focus on the fundamentals of working within the criminal justice system.

Numerous governmental service jobs at various levels are open to the Sociology trained individual including police service, juvenile and adult probation/parole and corrections as well as service to the courts.

Requirements:

• SOC 202 Principles of Sociology
• SOC 307 Criminology
• SOC 312 Sociology of Deviance
• SOC 314 Juvenile Delinquency
• SOC 345 Social Problems: A World at Risk

One courses from the following:

• SOC 245 Social Values
• SOC 328 Minority Groups
• POL 209 Introduction to Criminal Law
• POL 210 Criminal Justice and Investigation
• ECO 334 Justice and Human Relations
• PSY 307 Social Psychology
• PSY 320 Abnormal Psychology

Department Advisor: Frank Hartleroad

Tools

Notes

Soc/Crim/Social Work or Psych majors who wish to enroll for 343 must meet with Dr. Franco prior to registration

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Course Sequence Sheets