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Degree Requirements

Criminology (BS)

Criminology (BS) Degree Requirements

The BS in criminology requires the completion of 120 credit hours. These hours include 39-42 credits in the major and 78-81 credits in distribution requirements and general electives. Additional information on all requirements can be found in the 51²Ö¿â Catalogue.

The major area requirements are:

Core Courses (15 required Credits)Ìý

  • CRM 200 Introduction to CriminologyÌý
  • SOC 320 Sociology of LawÌý
  • SOC 409 Research MethodologyÌý
  • SOC 410 Theories of DevianceÌý
  • CRM 487 Senior SeminarÌý

Elective Major Credits (24 Credits/8 courses chosen from the list below)

  • CRM 202 Juvenile DelinquencyÌý
  • CRM 300 Special TopicsÌý
  • CRM 305 Women and CrimeÌý
  • CRM 307 Critical Issues in Criminal JusticeÌý
  • CRM 309 Police and PolicingÌý
  • CRM 311 CorrectionsÌý
  • CRM 319 International Perspectives on Criminology and Criminal JusticeÌýÌý
  • CRM 317 Elite and Organized CrimeÌý
  • CRM 328 Race, Class and CrimeÌý
  • CRM 499 InternshipÌý
  • SOC 204 Social ProblemsÌý
  • SOC 332 Drugs and SocietyÌý
  • SOC 370 Social PsychologyÌý
  • SOC 426 Sociology of ViolenceÌý

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