Criminology Minor

The Criminology minor offers students an understanding of the social and psychological aspects of crime, including an in-depth examination of the typologies and classifications of crime; national and international crime patterns; various classical and contemporary theories of crime; causal and associated factors such as gender, race, class, and age; an understanding of victims; and preventative strategies. The minor requires 15 semester hours, including 6 hours of required courses and 9 hours of electives.

Required Courses:

SOC 4300 - Criminology 3 credit hours
SOC 4540 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 credit hours

General Electives:

ANTH 3650 - Forensic Anthropology 3 credit hours
ANTH 3710 - Topics in Anthropology 1 to 6 credit hours (with approval of advisor)
CJA 3700 - Women, Crime, and Justice Administration 3 credit hours
CJA 3900 - Organized and White-Collar Crime 3 credit hours
PSY 4120 - Psychology of Criminal Behavior 3 credit hours
PSY 4220 - Correctional Psychology 3 credit hours
SOC 3210 - Drugs and Alcohol 3 credit hours
SOC 3250 - Social Deviance 3 credit hours
SOC 4140 - Violence in the Family 3 credit hours
SOC 4150 - Topics in Sociology 3 credit hours (with approval of advisor)
SOC 4160 - Sociology of Gangs 3 credit hours
SOC 4900 - Sociology Internship 3 to 6 credit hours (highly recommended for applied direction)