Liberal Studies
46-47 credits
Liberal Studies—As outlined in the Liberal Studies section with the following specifications:
Mathematics: MATH 217
Natural Science: CHEM 111-112 or BIOL 103-104 recommended
Social Science: CRIM 101
Liberal Studies Elective: No course with CRIM prefix; six credits required
Major
33 credits
Required courses
CRIM 102 Survey of Criminology, 3 credits
CRIM 306 Research Methods, 3 credits
CRIM 400 /W/ Theoretical Criminology, 3 credits
CRIM 401 Contemporary Issues in Criminology, 3 credits
CRIM 403 Dilemmas in Criminology and Criminal Justice, 3 credits
Controlled electives
These electives cover the following areas: (A) the Criminal Justice System, (B) Critical Issues in Criminology, and (C) Diversity Issues in Criminology. A minimum of two courses must be chosen from each group.
Group A: The Criminal Justice System, 6 credits
CRIM 205 Law Enforcement and the Community, 3 credits
CRIM 215 Survey of Courts and the Criminal Justice System, 3 credits
CRIM 225 Survey of Corrections, 3 credits
CRIM 235 Survey of Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Law, 3 credits
CRIM 255 Law, Social Control, and Society, 3 credits
Group B: Critical Issues in Criminology, 6 credits
CRIM 344 Terrorism, 3 credits
CRIM 354 White Collar Crime, 3 credits
CRIM 374 Environmental Crime and Justice, 3 credits
CRIM 384 Violence and Victimology, 3 credits
CRIM 394 Crime and Delinquency Prevention, 3 credits
Group C: Diversity Issues in Criminology, 6 credits
CRIM 410 Race, Ethnicity, Social Structure, and Crime, 3 credits
CRIM 450 Women and Crime, 3 credits
CRIM 470 Comparative Study of Justice, 3 credits
Other Requirements: Pre-law interdisciplinary minor, 15–21 credits
Seven courses, including at least one from each of six areas:
- Business: ACCT 201, ACCT 202, BLAW 235
- Economics: ECON 121, ECON 122, ECON 332
- English: ENGL 212, ENGL 220, ENGL 265, ENGL 310
- History: HIST 320, HIST 321, HIST 346
- Philosophy: PHIL 101, PHIL 110, PHIL 222, PHIL 450
- Political Science: PLSC 358, PLSC 359, PLSC 361
Free Electives, 19-26 credits
Total Degree Requirements: 120 credits
