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.
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Courses
Criminology Major (B.S.) Courses
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
- Communication Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: COM 133, COM 140 or COM 252)
- ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
- History Elective 3 Credits
- Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credits
- Communication, Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 17-18 Credits1,2*
III. Criminology Major - 40 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 330 - Juvenile Justice Concepts 3 Credits
- CSJ 352 - Criminology 3 Credits
- LWE 349 - CSI: Criminal Investigations 3 Credits
- PED 131 - Self Defense 1 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
V. Electives - 49 Credits*
- Electives (300-400 level) 9 Credits
- Electives 40 Credits
A minimum of 36 credits must be at the upper (300-400) level for a bachelor degree.
* 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.
Fall Semester - 15 Credits
- BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
- BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
- Communication Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: COM 133, COM 140 or COM 252)
- 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
- Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credits
- PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits *
- Elective 3-4 Credits
Fall Semester - 16 Credits
- PED 131 - Self Defense 1 Credits
- THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
- Elective 12 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
- LWE 349 - CSI: Criminal Investigations 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 is required for departmental admission in the Criminology major.
Fall Semester - 15 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- CRM 318X - Law & Literature 3 Credits *
- PSY 336 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits *
- Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
- Major Core Elective 3 Credits
Spring Semester - 15 Credits
- POL 332 - American Constitutional Law 3 Credits *
- Elective 9 Credits
- Major Core Elective 3 Credits
Fall Semester - 18 Credits
- BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
- BUS 421 - Business Law 3 Credits
- CSJ 330 - Juvenile Justice Concepts 3 Credits
- CSJ 352 - Criminology 3 Credits
- Elective (300-400 level) 6 Credits
Spring Semester - 15 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- CRM 316X - Criminal Minds 3 Credits *
- CRM 322X - History of War Weapons: Knives to WMDs 3 Credits *
- Elective 6 Credits
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Tuition
On-Campus (SAS) Tuition
On-Campus Undergraduate 2020-2021 Costs
Per Semester Yearly Tuition $13,635 $27,270 Fees $355 $710 Meal Plan $2,250 $4,500 Residence Hall $2,350 $4,700 Total $18,590 $37,180 Part Time (less than 12 credits per semester) $1,135 per credit Overload
(more than 18 credits per semester)$730 per credit NOTE: The FAFSA is required for all federal and state grants and federal student loans.
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