The concentration in criminology is specifically designed for those students interested in the theoretical rather than the applied aspect of criminal justice. The program is directed toward those who wish to pursue careers in the academic field or who intend to continue into doctoral programs in criminal justice, criminology, law, or sociology.
Core courses (four required, as specified under Degree Requirements)
Specialized area courses (select any four listed below)
SOC 4045 Crime, Police, and Punishment
SOC 4065 Law and Social Policy
SOC 4105 Contemporary Criminology: Scope and Application
SOC 4125 Victimology
SOC 4175 Violence and Victims
SOC 4435 Youth Cultures and Deviance
SOC 4455 Gender, Crime, and Justice
SOC 4465 Violence Between Intimates
SOC 4475 Restorative Justice: Theory
SOC 4525 Criminal Jurisprudence
SOC 4535 Crime and Urban Communities
SOC 4805 Foundations of Addictions for Criminal Justice Professionals
Electives (two required)
Selected from any Criminal Justice course.
