Criminal Justice Concentration

Four-Year Curriculum for Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice

Freshman Year sem. hrs.

Sophomore Year

sem. hrs.
CJ 2700 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 ENGL 2130, 2230 or 2330 3
CJ 2850 Criminal Law & Procedure 3 HIST 2010 American History I 3
ENGL 1010 Writing I 3 HIST 2020 American History II 3
ENGL 1020 Writing II 3 SOC 3900 Introduction to Social Research 3
Foreign Language2 3 CJ 2660 Criminology 3
MATH1 3 SPCH 2410 or PC 2500 3
POLS 1000 American Government 3 PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy 3
SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology 3 BIOL 1010, 1020; or CHEM 1010, 1020 8
UNIV 1020 3 First Year Connections 1 CJ 3650 Juvenile Deliquency 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

Social Sciences/Philosophy Elective

3

Total 31 Total 32
Junior Year sem. hrs. Senior Year sem. hrs.
CJ 3610 Criminal Justice Administration 3 SOC 4920 or 4930 3
SOC 3100 Sociological Theory 3 SOC/SW/CJ Electives (upper level) 6
SOC 3910 Social Science Statistical Analysis 3 CJ 4660 Corrections 3
SOC/SW/CJ Electives (upper level) 6 Social Sciences/Philosophy Elective (upper level) 3
Social Sciences/Philosophy Elective 3 Electives 12
Electives 12
Total 30 Total

27

 

1 Any general education mathematics course. MATH 1010 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics Ideas recommended.
2 The minimum is a course in a specific language. None of the "Country and the People" courses are acceptable.
3 Elective courses are to be selected in consultation with the academic advisor. UNIV 1020 may not be required in some instances. See your academic advisor.
A total of 120 hour is required for graduation with a minimum of 36 hours at the upper level.

 

Programs of Study

General Sociology Track
Social Work Concentration
Criminal Justice Concentration
Philosophy/Anthropology Minors

What is Sociology?

Description of the sociology major and list of some of the subfields within the discipline of sociology.

Opportunities for Students

Professional development opportunities for sociology majors

Scholarships & Awards

Student Accomplishments

Alpha Kappa Delta

International Sociology Honor Society

 

 

Sociology & Criminal Justice Club

A student organization designed to further the academic and career development of any student.

Internship Program

Contact information for majors interested in internships.

Sociology Links

Links to useful sociology websites

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