BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Criminology

The Criminology major is a four-year degree program in Minnesota with a focus on the factors and motivations that lead to deviance and criminality in our society. The program draws upon knowledge from multiple disciplines; with a strong Biblical foundation, students will learn to assess and analyze criminal behavior and crime scene evidence. The criminology framework for this course employs a diverse knowledge base that affects criminality including, but not limited to, sociology, psychology, biology, nutrition, literacy and faith.

Why choose Criminology studies at Crown?

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Solid career potential.

Hands-on experience in the field.

Classes are designed to provide students with practical experience in their area of study.

Students are encouraged to complete at least one internship/practicum in which they gain valuable real-world experience.

Covers multiple fields of study, simultaneously providing students with a deeper understanding of the Bible and a Christian worldview.

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Swift justice.

Students will be given opportunities to build professional contacts and to explore areas of interest throughout the criminology field through instructors who are former or current practitioners within the field of study. In addition to diverse field trips and other experiences, students are required to participate in an internship which collaborates with federal, state, county and local agencies and organizations (both faith-based and secular) to provide hands-on training and experience during criminology programs in Minnesota.

FUTURE CRIMINOLOGY MAJOR

You’ve got a bright future ahead of you.

Limitless options. Extreme flexibility. Future-proofed career skills. Criminology majors have boundless opportunities.

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$64K

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There’s nothing like hands-on learning. Every Criminal Justice and Legal Studies major is encouraged and provided help to find an internship to gain real-life experience. Go beyond the classroom out into the courtrooms, neighborhoods, and precincts to discover your future career.

Minors

You may pair any minor with any major. Here are some minors that may pair well with this major:

PSY 330 – Counseling Psychology 3 Credits

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PSY 3538 – Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 Credits

PSY 410 – Psychology of Addiction 3 Credits

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PSY 3010 – Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Counseling 3 Credits

PSY 3012 – Psychopharmacology 3 Credits
PSY 3060 – Diversity Issues in Counseling 3 Credits
PSY 4010 – Assessment and Treatment Planning 3 Credits
PSY 4012 – Case Management for Alcohol and Drug Counseling 3 Credits

POL 232 – Introduction to Political Science 3 Credits

POL 302X – US Foreign Policy Today 3 Credits

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POL 312X – International Relations and Institutions 3 Credits

POL 332 – American Constitutional Law 3 Credits
POL 414X – Faith, Religion and Political Powers 3 Credits

Complete six credits from the following:

CSJ 445 – Restorative Justice 3 Credits
CSJ 451 – Comparative Justice Systems 3 Credits
HIS 231 – American Civilization to 1877 3 Credits
HIS 232 – American Civilization since 1877 3 Credits
HIS 332 – Church History 3 Credits
HIS 333 – Ancient Civilization: Near East and Early Greece 3 Credits
HIS 334 – Ancient Civilization: Classical Greece and Rome 3 Credits
HIS 336 – American Social History 3 Credits
HIS 400 – Independent Study 1-3 Credits
HIS 436X – Renaissance and Reformation 3 Credits
HIS 433 – Contemporary History 3 Credits
HIS 434 – Topics in History 3 Credits
PHI 232 – Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits
POL 301X – History of American Political Thought 3 Credits
POL 314X – Conflict, Peace and Development 3 Credits
POL 401 – Criminal Justice 3 Credits
SOC 338X – Social Justice 3 Credits
SOC 345X – Introduction to the Urban Context 3 Credits

BUS 421 – Business Law 3 Credits
CSJ 352 – Criminology 3 Credits
POL 332 – American Constitutional Law 3 Credits

POL 302X – US Foreign Policy Today 3 Credits

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POL 312X – International Relations and Institutions 3 Credits

ECO 232 – Principles of Economics 3 Credits

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PHI 333X – Christian Ethics 3 Credits

COM 140 – Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits

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COM 252 – Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

COM 312 – Presentational Speaking 3 Credits
COM 354 – Conflict Management 3 Credits
COM 358 – Group and Organizational Communication 3 Credits

HIS 133 – World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
HIS 134 – World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
Social Science Electives 12 Credits

SOC 230 – Sociology 3 Credits

Complete fifteen credits from the following:

CSJ 352 – Criminology 3 Credits
SOC 240X – Social Science Research Methods 3 Credits
SOC 325X – Parent-Child Relationships 3 Credits
SOC 333X – Family Ministry 3 Credits
SOC 338X – Social Justice 3 Credits
SOC 341X – Diversity in Sociology 3 Credits
SOC 345X – Introduction to the Urban Context 3 Credits
SOC 350 – Sociology of Deviance 3 Credits
SOC 358X – Contemporary Issues in Youth Culture 3 Credits
SOC 415X – Human Sexuality 3 Credits
SOC 431X – Social Psychology 3 Credits
SOC 434X – Marriage and the Family 3 Credits

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Business Law
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Criminal Minds
Law & Literature
History of War Weapons: Knives to WMDs
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Criminology
Juvenile Delinquency
American Constitutional Law
General Psychology
Abnormal Psychology

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Criminology

Why choose Criminology studies at Crown?

Swift justice.

FUTURE CRIMINOLOGY MAJOR

You’ve got a bright future ahead of you.

13%

49

100%

$64K

CROWN ON-CAMPUS

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FULLY EQUIPPED

Internship

Minors

Complete six credits from the following:

Complete fifteen credits from the following:

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What Will I Study?

You might also be interested in:

Criminal/Social Justice, B.S.

Law Enforcement, B.S.

Psychology, B.A.

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