Criminology and Criminal Justice

S. Cox, Chair; M. Atherton, K. Bantley, A. Cares, J. Coon, R. Fernandez,
J. Hedlund, D. Mitchell, S. Ratansi, R. Tafrate (Dept. phone: 832-3005)
 

The academic field of criminal justice is interdisciplinary and involves the study of the definition of crime, the causes and control of criminal behavior and the operation of the criminal justice system (i.e., police, courts and corrections). The study of criminal justice is both theoretical and practical in nature and emphasizes theory, policy, planning and evaluation. Through classroom and field experience students are prepared for responsible positions of service in law enforcement, the courts, corrections and youth service agencies.

Major in Criminology, B.A.

39 credits as follows: CRM 110, 133, 238, 231, 300, 301, 322, 435, and 15 credits of electives (12 of which must be at the 300- or 400-level). Also, students must take PHIL 144 in Study Area I and either STAT 104, STAT 200 or STAT 215 in Skill Area II.

Program Admission/Requirements

First year students and all incoming students will be advised by the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice as pre-criminology majors prior to full program admission. Students seeking full admission to the B.A. Criminology degree program must meet the following requirements: 

•  complete and receive a “C-” or better in CRM 110, CRM 133, CRM 231, and CRM 238 before taking CRM
   301;
•  complete and receive a “B” or better in CRM 301.

Minor in Criminal Justice

18 credits as follows: CRM 110, 133, 231, 238, 300, and 301 (or one 200-level elective). Students minoring in Criminal Justice are urged to consult an advisor in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department.