Criminology Degree

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

The Criminology major is a four-year program 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 and 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 affect criminality including, but not limited to, sociology, psychology, biology, nutrition, literacy, and faith.

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.

• Courses

  Criminology Major (B.S.) Courses

  Program Requirements Christian Studies Core I. Christian Studies - 24 Credits BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits * BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits * BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits   CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits or CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits   CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits or CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits   THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits General Education Core II. General Education - 30 Credits COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits   HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits or HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits   MAT - Math Elective 3 Credits SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits Social Science Electives 4-6 Credits2 Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 5-7 Credits1,2* Major Core III. Criminology Major - 39 Credits BUS 421 - Business Law 3 Credits CRJ 2520 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits CRM 316X - Criminal Minds 3 Credits CRM 318X - Law & Literature 3 Credits CRM 322X - History of War Weapons: Knives to WMDs 3 Credits CSJ 342 - CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 3 Credits CSJ 352 - Criminology 3 Credits CSJ 353 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 Credits POL 332 - American Constitutional Law 3 Credits PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits PSY 336 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits Complete six credits from the following courses: Criminal/Social Justice Internships are highly recommended. Students should consult with an advisor to establish an internship location. CRM - Criminology Elective 3-6 Credits CSJ 460 - Topics in Criminal and Social Justice 3 Credits CSJ 461 - Criminal/Social Justice Internship 1-3 Credits CSJ 462 - Criminal/Social Justice Internship II 1-3 Credits CSJ 463 - Criminal/Social Justice Internship III 1-3 Credits CSJ - Criminal/Social Justice Elective 3-6 Credits HIS 231 - American Civilization to 1877 3 Credits HIS 232 - American Civilization since 1877 3 Credits HPE 221 - Personal and Community Health 2 Credits LWE - Law Enforcement Elective 3-6 Credits POL 232 - Introduction to Political Science 3 Credits PSY 236 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits PSY 330 - Counseling Psychology 3 Credits SOC 350 - Sociology of Deviance 3 Credits IV. Electives - 32-43 Credits* 300-400 Electives 9 Credits Electives 23-34 Credits Students may add a minor or double major. Click here for a list of majors and minors available in the School of Arts & Sciences. At least 30% of this degree, or a minimum of 38 credits, must be at the upper (300-400) level. * Some courses from the Christian Studies Core and Major Core can be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education Core. By doing that the number of electives needed would increase so that the minimum of 125 credits is reached. Total - 125 Credits 1 Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC. 2 Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC. Four Year Suggested Program for the Criminology Major Freshman Year Fall Semester - 15 Credits BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits or BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits   COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits CRJ 2520 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits Elective 3 Credits Spring Semester - 16 Credits BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits or BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits   ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits   HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits or HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits   PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)* MAT - Math Elective 3 Credits Elective 1 Credits Sophomore Year Fall Semester - 16 Credits SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits Electives 9 Credits Spring Semester - 15 Credits CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits or CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits   CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits or CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits   CSJ 342 - CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 3 Credits Electives 6 credits Departmental Acceptance Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and completion of half of the service credit requirements are required for departmental admission in the Criminology major. Junior Year Fall Semester - 15 Credits BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits CRM 318X - Law & Literature 3 Credits (fulfills Humanities elective)* PSY 336 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)* 300-400 Elective 3 Credits Major Core Elective 3 Credits Spring Semester - 15 Credits POL 332 - American Constitutional Law 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)* Electives 9 Credits Major Core Elective 3 Credits Senior Year Fall Semester - 18 Credits BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits BUS 421 - Business Law 3 Credits CSJ 352 - Criminology 3 Credits CSJ 353 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 Credits 300-400 Elective 6 Credits Spring Semester - 15 Credits BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits CRM 322X - History of War Weapons: Knives to WMDs 3 Credits CRM 316X - Criminal Minds 3 Credits Electives 6 credits

  
  

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• Tuition

  On-Campus (SAS) Tuition

  On-Campus Undergraduate 2018-2019 Costs

  	Per Semester	Yearly
  Tuition*	$12,865	$25,730
  Technology Fee	$130	$260
  Wellness Fee	$105	$210
  Meal Plan (standard plan)	$2,115	$4,230
  Residence Hall Basic	$2,215	$4,430
  Total	$17,430	$34,860

  *Nursing students add $1,440 per semester ($720 per clinical)

  (less than 12 credits per semester)	$1,070 per credit
  Overload (more than 18 credits per semester)	$690 per credit

  NOTE: The FAFSA is required for all federal and state grants and federal student loans.

  Meal Plans	Per Semester		Yearly
  15 meals/week (standard) or 10 meals/week (FLEX)	$2,115		$4,230
  Block Plan (seniors only)	$1,235		$2,470

  Fees
  Graduation Application Fee		$115
  Parking Fee (general parking)		$105 per semester

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