Sociology, Criminology, B.A.

Sociology, Criminology, B.A. or B.S.

The criminology concentration will help prepare students for careers and graduate programs in sociology, criminal justice, law, public administration, and social services. Sociology majors who elect this concentration will complete 24 credits of core major requirements and fulfill the remaining 9 elective hours through sociology courses that are focused on topics of crime, deviance, and social control.  Sociology majors are not required to have a minor. 

In addition to the requirements listed below, students must meet all general graduation requirements as listed in the Undergraduate Academic Policies  section in this Bulletin. A minimum of 120 semester hours is required for completion.

Major Requirements (33 credit hours)

General Education and General Electives

Students must also complete the General Education Core requirements to include any specific courses listed below. Students must also complete sufficient general electives to reach 120 or more total semester hours.

• History, Social & Behavioral Sciences:

• HIST 101 - History of World Civilizations I

• or

• HIST 103 - History of World Civilizations for Honors Students (Prehistoric to 1500 A.D.)
• HIST 102 - History of World Civilizations II

• or

• HIST 104 - History of World Civilizations for Honors Students II (1500 A.D. to present)
• SOC 101 - Introductory Sociology

• or

• SOC 102 - Honors Introductory Sociology

Bachelor of Arts Requirements

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Art degree must successfully complete the second-year sequence of a world language. Alternative options, including a placement exam, are listed in the Bachelor of Arts requirements in the Undergraduate Academic Policies  section of this Bulletin.