Sociology, Criminal Justice Concentration BS

Core - 21

• PLSC 260 - Introduction to American Law Credits: 3
• PLSC 326 - American Political Institutions: Judiciary Credits: 3
• PLSC 335 - Criminal Law Credits: 3
• SOCI 119 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
• SOCI 235 - Police Organization, Administration and Community Dynamics Credits: 3
• SOCI 315 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
• SOCI 345 - Juvenile Delinquency Credits: 3

Concentration - 15

• SOCI 432 - Research Methods II: Introduction Credits: 3

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  Choose at least 12 credits from the following courses:

• SOCI 408 - Emergency Preparedness Credits: 2
• SOCI 425 - Racial and Ethnic Relations Credits: 3
• SOCI 430 - Gender Roles in Contemporary Society Credits: 3
• SOCI 474 - Social Thought and Theory Credits: 3
• SOCI 480 - Field Experience Credits: 1–8
• SOCI 497 - Internship Credits: 1,2
• PLSC 350 - State and Local Government Credits: 3
• PLSC 366 - Terrorism and Political Theory Credits: 3
• SOCI 366 - Drugs and Behavior Credits: 3
• PSYC 460 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior Credits: 3

Electives

Electives may be chosen from Content Course not taken to meet minimum requirements, or from the recommended electives listed below, or other SOCI or PSYC courses in the undergraduate program, or those approved by the advisor/chair.

• ANTH 124 - Introduction to Anthropology Credits: 3
• ANTH 200 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
• COMM 435 - Crisis Communications Credits: 3
• PSYC 315 - Organization and Human Resources Credits: 3
• SOCI 445 - Emergency Planning Credits: 2
• SOCI 449 - Disaster Response and Emergency Operations Credits: 2
• SOCI 460 - Death and Grief in Contemporary Society Credits: 2

Additional Requirements

27 credits must be selected from courses numbered 300 or above.

Computer Policy

In the Behavioral Sciences, the computer is an indispensable tool for collecting and working with data, accessing scientific reports, and for writing and critical thinking. As a result, the Department of Behavioral Sciences requires students to have a laptop computer in order to meet the requirements of the curriculum. Students are responsible for maintaining their computer with the required software appropriate for the courses they are enrolled in as they progress through the curriculum. Use of the computer varies by course.