Sociology, Criminology Concentration, BS

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Students majoring in Sociology gain understanding of the ways individuals are affected by each other and the groups to which they belong. They explore the importance of race, class, gender, sexuality, religion and age in the workings of society as well as the possibility of social change. Sociological knowledge, research and analytical skills are applied in a variety of business, social service, and other organizational settings.

The major consists of 42 credits, to include:

Sociology Major Requirements

Social Science Interdisciplinary

Social Science Interdisciplinary Sequence (12 credits):

SS 368 U - Social Science Research Methods 4 Credit(s)
SS 369 - Social Science Statistics 4 Credit(s)
SS 484 3KX - Senior Social Science Seminar 4 Credit(s)

Required Courses

Eight credits from the list below:

SOC 201 DJ - Introduction to Sociology 4 Credit(s)
OR
SOC 202 1DJ - Intro to Sociology: Self & Community 4 Credit(s)
SOC 402 - Theories of Society 4 Credit(s)

Electives

At least twenty-two credits from the following electives to complete the 42 credit minimum:

ANTH 222 GJ - Intro to Cultural Anthropology 4 Credit(s)
HS 302 - Social Welfare and Policy 4 Credit(s)
OR
HS 305 - Human Behavior & Social Environment 4 Credit(s)
SOC 203 JQ - Social Problems and Social Change 4 Credit(s)
SOC 207 DJQ - Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies 4 Credit(s)
SOC 303 2E - Food and Social Justice 4 Credit(s)
SOC 309 D - Race & Ethnicity 4 Credit(s)
SOC 310 - Selected Topics in Sociology 4 Credit(s)
SOC 322 - Class, Social Change & Revolution 4 Credit(s)
SOC 323 DJQ - Family and Society 4 Credit(s)
SOC 324 - Education and Society 2 Credit(s)
SOC 325 2DJ - Health, Illness & Society 4 Credit(s)
SOC 340 - Theories of Deviance 4 Credit(s)
SOC 345 - Religion and Society 2 Credit(s)
SOC 365 JQ - Women and Society 4 Credit(s)
SOC 385 2DG - Brdg Borders: US/Mexico Immigration 4 Credit(s)
SS 371 2 - Society in Action: Field Experience Variable 3-4 Credit(s)

Concentration Requirements

Students who complete the criminology concentration will take coursework in the Criminal Justice program, some of which is cross-listed with sociology. Students with this concentration will take coursework related to crime and the criminal justice system, which can prepare them to enter professions that deal with victims of crimes and others in the legal or social service realm.

With consultation with the Criminal Justice advisor, students would elect from the following options:

CJ 232 J - Criminology 4 Credit(s)
CJ 355 - Introduction to Criminal Law 4 Credit(s)
CJ 342 - Capital Punishment 4 Credit(s)
CJ 310A - Women and Crime
OR
SOC 310A - Topic: Women and Crime 4 Credit(s)
CJ 236 - Juvenile Delinquency 4 Credit(s)
CJ 340 - Theories of Deviance 4 Credit(s)
OR
SOC 340 - Theories of Deviance 4 Credit(s)
CJ 343 Q - Violence and Victimization 4 Credit(s)