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.
Criminology Major (B.S.) Courses
Christian Studies CoreI. Christian Studies - 24 Credits
General Education CoreII. General Education - 30 Credits
III. Criminology Major - 39 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.
IV. Electives - 32-43 Credits*
Students may add a minor or double major. The Counseling Psychology Minor is one option. 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 Credits1 Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, ESL, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC. 2 Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, ESL, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC. Fall Semester - 15 Credits
Spring Semester - 16 Credits
Fall Semester - 16 Credits
Spring Semester - 15 Credits
Departmental AcceptanceStudents 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 Christian Service requirements are required for departmental admission in the Criminology major. Fall Semester - 15 Credits
Spring Semester - 15 Credits
Fall Semester - 18 Credits
Spring Semester - 15 Credits
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