Sociology – Criminology and Deviance Specialization

SOCIOLOGY MAJOR

Criminology and Deviance

Students interested in understanding crime in society, including the variety of crimes that occur, crime trends and patterns, and why individuals choose to commit crime, should consider following the criminology and deviance specialization within Sociology. This degree path prepares students for a variety of jobs within law enforcement. Sociology graduates have gone on to become police officers, probation/parole officers, corrections officers, and criminal investigators. Students within this track have also pursued graduate-level degrees in law, as well as Master’s and PhD degrees, to expand their career opportunities.

Five Core courses:

201 – Introduction to Sociology
302 – Social Research Methods
303 – Social Statistics and Data Analysis
403 – Applied Social Analysis
496 – Sociology Capstone Experience

Four courses in Crime and Deviance:

210 – Introduction to Crime Studies (Required)

Three elective courses selected from:
220 – Social Control and Crime
341 – Criminology
342 – Deviant Behavior
343 – Juvenile Delinquency
344 – Violence in Society
346 – Crime and Organizations
347 – Alcohol, Drugs and Society
348 – Family Violence
349 – Hate Crimes and Terrorism
351 – Environmental Crime
352 – Rural Crime
353 – Human Trafficking

Two courses in Inequality selected from:

306 – Social Problems
310 – Race and Society
311 – Economic Inequality
315 – Gender and Society
327 – Aging and Later Life
331 – Environment and Society

One additional sociology elective course numbered 300 and above

498 – Sociology Internship is a recommended, but optional, elective.

A minor requires 18 hours, including Sociology 201.

A collateral requires 12 hours, including Sociology 201.

No more than six hours in either the minor or collateral can be earned from courses below the 300 level.

SOCIOLOGY MAJOR

Recommended Four-Year Plan for Criminology and Deviance Specialization