The Sociology and Criminology Programs
The courserequirements forMajors in Sociology and Criminology and the minors in Sociology and Crime and Justice are listed here:
The sociology and criminiology majors bring together courses in theory, methods and a variety of electives to examine the complexities of society. The course work culminates in a major research project or an internship in a related criminal justice or community based organization usually conducted in the student's senior year.
The sociology and Criminology curriculum is based upon a strong liberal arts foundation emphasized through the College's general education requirements.
MAJOR in SOCIOLOGY
REQUIRED COURSES --5 Required Courses / 15 credit hours
SOC 230 Principles of Sociology
SOC 374 Social Research Principles
SOC 489 Social Theory
SOC 496 Applied Research
MAT 245 Statistics
SOCIOLOGY -- 7 Elective Courses / 21 credit hours
At least 6 hours must be completed at the 400 level or higher
Course List: any sociology elective not required already
MAJOR in CRIMINOLOGY
REQUIRED COURSES -- 7 Required Courses / 21 credit hours
SOC 230 Principles of Sociology
SOC 230 Social Problems
SOC 336 Criminology
SOC 374 Social Research Principles
SOC 489 Social Theory
SOC 496 Applied Research
MAT 245 Statistics
SOCIOLOGY -- 2 Elective Courses / 6 credit hours
At least 3 hours must be completed at the 400 level or higher
Course List: any sociology elective not required already
CRIMINOLOGY -- 3 Elective Courses / 9 credit hours
At least 3 hours must be completed at the 400 level or higher
These 6 courses may not overlap with Sociology courses
Course list: 242, 335, 342, 437, 442, 443, 446
POLITICAL SCIENCE—1 Elective Course/ 3 credit hours
Course list: 300, 301, 305, 340
RELATED ELECTIVES—3 Elective Courses/9 credit hours
Course list:
POL 100, POL 300, POL 301, POL 305, POL 340, PSY 320, CS 101, CS 156, SPA 206, FRE 206, LEG 400, LEG 401
TOTAL FOR MAJOR: 16 courses / 48 credit hours
Independent studies, individualized research and internships may also be planned in consultation with a sociology faculty member.
Sociology Minor
The sociology minor gives students the opportunity to examine and understand the society in which they live. This flexible course of study complements many other disciplines and is easily combined with other majors and minors across the College's curriculum.
MINOR in SOCIOLOGY
REQUIRED COURSES -- 1 Required Course / 3 credit hours
SOC 230 Principles of Sociology
SOCIOLOGY -- 5 Elective Courses / 15 credit hours
At least 3 hours must be completed at the 400 level or higher
Course List: any sociology elective not required already
Crime and Justice Minor
The Crime and Justice Minor is an interdisciplinary minor that focuses on Crime and the Law. Students take required courses in Sociology and Political Science and then a variety of electives in these fields or one in history. Students complete an internship in a Criminal Justice organization or in some are of the law.
CRIME AND JUSTICE MINOR
REQUIRED COURSES -- 4 Required Course / 12 credit hours
SOC 230 Principles of Sociology
SOC 336 Criminology
POL 100 American Political Systems
SOC 930 (or POL 930) Community Internship
3 Elective Courses / 9 credit hours
Course List:SOC 242, SOC 335, SOC 342, SOC 437, POL 301, POL 305, POL 340, HIS 215
- Deviance and Society (SOC 242)
- Race and Ethnic Relations (SOC 335)
- Juvenile Delinquency (SOC 342)
- Corrections (SOC 437)
- The Color of Crime (SOC 442)
- Gender and Crime (SOC 443)
- Drugs and Society (SOC 446)
- Law and Society (POL 300)
- Constitution and Rights of Americans (POL 301)
- State and Local Government (POL 340)
- Introduction to Public Administration (POL 305)
- American History Since 1876 (HIS 215)
