Criminology Program Checklist
Core Area F (18 hours)
☐ Intro CRIM Courses (6 hours)
☐ CRIM 1100
☐ CRIM 2000
☐ Social Science (3 hours)
☐ ANTH 1102
☐ PSYC 1101
☐ SOCI 1160
☐ SOCI 1101
☐ CRIM Courses (3 of 5; 9 hours)
☐ CRIM 2245
☐ CRIM 2272
☐ CRIM 2273
☐ CRIM 2274
☐ CRIM 2275
Criminology Electives (12 hours- 3000/4000)
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NON-CRIM Supporting Courses (shared with minor)
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Elective courses (12 hours; 1000-4000—NO PWLA)
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Major Courses (27 hours)
Non-Optional (12 hours)
☐ CRIM 3240
☐ CRIM 4000
☐ CRIM 4003
☐ CRIM 4284
☐ Ethics (3 hours)
CRIM 4211
CRIM 4230
☐ Global (3 hours)
CRIM 4248
CRIM 4911
☐ Diversity (3 hours)
CRIM 4231
CRIM 4279
CRIM 4650
☐ Violence (3 hours)
CRIM 4200
CRIM 4232
CRIM 4233
☐ Justice (3 hours)
CRIM 3241
CRIM 4712
CRIM 4277
CRIM 4293
Notes:
IMPORTANT: Students must complete CRIM 3240, CRIM 4000, CRIM 4003, and CRIM 4284 with a C
or better to graduate.
CRIMINOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CRIM
1100
Introduction to
Criminal Justice
CRIM
2000
Survey of Criminology
CRIM
2245
Juvenile Delinquency
CRIM
2272
Introduction to Law
Enforcement
CRIM
2273
Criminal Procedure
CRIM
2274
American Criminal
Courts
CRIM
2275
Intro to Corrections
CRIM
3240
CRIM
3241
CRIM
3242
Criminological Theory
CRIM
3323
Criminal Law
CRIM
3333
Victimology
CRIM
3705
Criminal Profiling
CRIM
3900
Social Science & The
Legal System
CRIM
3983
Directed Criminology
Research
CRIM
4000
Research
Methodology
CRIM
4003
Statistics for Social
Sciences
CRIM
4231
Women in the
Criminal Justice
System
Corrections
Drug Abuse
This course provides an overview of the criminal justice system in the United States. Topics covered include
definitions and measures of crime, fear of crime, victims of crime, law enforcement, courts, corrections, and
juvenile justice.
This course will provide an overview of issues and controversies in criminology. In addition to a survey of the
major criminological series, the course concentrates on the major types of crimes committed in America
society. Additionally, students will be exposed to how major societal institutions impact upon crime control
efforts. Finally, problems associated with the measurement of crime are considered.
This course will examine the types and patterns of juvenile delinquency and the social and institutional context
within which delinquency occurs. Major theories of delinquency will be presented. The juvenile justice system
will be discussed with a focus on historical changes and contemporary challenges.
Law enforcement in America will be examined at the federal, state and local levels. The history of law
enforcement, the structure and functions of law enforcement agencies and the role of police in society will be
covered. In addition, the course will explore the management of police and the challenges facing police
administrators.
Criminal Procedure covers the major U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding law enforcement. These cases
provide the boundaries which facilitate as well as limit the actions of law enforcement officers in such
activities as: 'stop and frisk', arrest, questioning, surveillance, vehicle stops and searches, as well as search
and seizures which yield evidence admissible at trial. Also emphasizes legal reasoning and interpretation as
well as the fundamental elements of case briefing and jurisdiction.
This course introduces students to the history, traditions, and philosophy of criminal courts in America. It
focuses on the organizational structures of the courts at the local, state, and federal levels. Students will learn
about the various legal actors e.g., judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys and the roles they play in the
courtroom. Finally, this course examines the nature of criminal law and the procedures that must be followed
when defendants enter the judicial system from arraignment to sentencing.
Corrections in America will be examined at the federal, state and local levels. The history of incarceration,
the structure and functions of jails, prisons, and community corrections and the role of corrections in society
will be covered.
An overview of the major historical developments in criminological theory, with an emphasis on basic
assumptions, concepts, and propositions of criminological theories of crime. Requires a grade of C or better.
A study of the past, present, and future trends, issues and philosophies of corrections. Particular emphasis will
be placed on the issues and concerns of the maximum security prison.
An examination of the current and historical patterns of alcohol and drug use, abuse, and control. Strong
emphasis will be given to patterns of usage and types and kinds of programs used by helping agencies in the
rehabilitation process. Same as CHM 3140.
Covers the fundamental elements of criminal law such as mens rea and actus reus as well as crimes such as
murder, burglary, assault and battery. Significant cases and articles on historically well-established crimes
will be examined as will some of the contemporary and more controversial crimes or instances of crime. Legal
reasoning interpretative skills will be emphasized.
Provides an in-depth analysis of the victims of crime. This course focuses on the historical development of
victimology, which emerged in the 1940's as an independent field of study as well as surveying some of the
more recent works by contemporary thinkers
Examines sociological and psychological evidence that can be useful in the context of criminal investigations.
Explores the types of questions that profiling attempts to answer; the aspects of crimes, crime scenes, and
criminals that profilers are interested in; and, the general types of information often contained within criminal
profiles. Concludes by looking at specific types of crimes for which profilers are sometimes employed,
including sociological and psychological characteristics of serial arsonists, rapists, and murders.
Critically examines the relationships between the social sciences and the legal system with particular
attention to the participation of mental health professionals in the resolution of legal issues. Analyzes select
socio-legal controversies that lie at the forefront of this emerging interdisciplinary relationship. Specific
topics addressed include: the prediction of dangerousness; competency to stand trial, be executed, represent
oneself, and refuse treatment; the insanity defense; jury selection; jury decision-making; eyewitness testimony
and accuracy concerns; and the testimony of children in court.
This course provides students the opportunity to engage in faculty-directed research by working on an
independent project or by working as an assistant to a faculty member. May be taken twice for credit toward
the degree.
An introduction to the logic and procedures of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Focuses on
research design, use of computer and statistical packages, date interpretation, the relation of research and
theory, and the writing of scientific research reports. Same as SOCI 4000. Requires a grade of C or better.
Provides a systematic, precise, and rational perspective based on probability theory. Learn descriptive and
inferential statistics and computer application of statistical packages. Same as PSYC 4003 and SOCI 4003.
Requires a grade of C or better.
Introduces students to the participation of women in the criminal justice system. Offenses committed by
females, laws peculiar to females, and the treatment of females by the system will be explored. Women as
professionals and their impact on the system will also be discussed.
CRIM
4250
Crime Prevention
CRIM
4200
Violent Crime
CRIM
4211
Police Deviance
CRIM
4230
CRIM
4232
Ethics and Criminal
Justice
Family Violence
CRIM
4233
Gangs
CRIM
4248
International
Comparative Justice
CRIM
4255
Youth, Crime and
Community
CRIM
4277
Police in Society
CRIM
4278
Police and Community
Relations
CRIM
4279
Race and Crime
CRIM
4280
Contemporary Issues
in Criminal Justice
CRIM
4284
Senior Capstone
CRIM
4286
CRIM
4293
Internship
CRIM
4650
Corporate and White
Collar Crime
CRIM
4693
Sports, Crime, and
Society
CRIM
4712
CRIM
4911
Law and Society
Correctional Programs
Terrorism
Examines the roles of the criminal justice system and the private sector in preventing crime. The historical
developments of crime prevention methodologies including: community involvement, education, and
awareness programs, governmental intervention, target hardening, and environmental design will be
discussed and their impacts will be critically assessed. In addition, students will be introduced to
contemporary crime prevention strategies and the techniques for evaluating prevention programs.
This class provides an overview of violent crime in America. It will offer the student readings which
incorporate research on violence, theoretical causes of violent crime, and the application of current
knowledge to social policy. Course topics include the patterns of violent crime, theoretical explanations of
violence, prevention of violent crime, and the punishment/treatment of violent offenders.
The main focus of this course is on examining a variety of contemporary issues in police deviance.
Controversies have arisen regarding officer misconduct, racial profiling, excessive use of force and noble
cause corruption. The controversies provide a context for studying the ethics of police deviance.
Focuses on major moral theories and ethical decision making in the field of criminal justice. Conflicting
loyalties, competing social demands, and subcultural strains specific to criminal justice will be explored
This course will examine family violence from both a personal and social perspective. Research and theory in
family violence will be discussed, along with types of relationships, incidence, prevalence, inter-personal
dynamics, contributing factors, consequences, social response and services.
This course will examine the history of youth gangs in the U.S. and how gangs have changed over time.
Students will learn about contemporary gangs and their activities, why youths join gangs and how gangs
relate to the larger society.
An interdisciplinary course which looks at the justice systems of such countries as: England, France, China,
Japan, South Africa and the Islamic States as well as a brief look at the history of the Western Legal
Tradition. Comparisons are made for the purpose of answering such questions as: What do the various
notions of justice entail? How do they differ? …
This course will examine juvenile crime within a larger social context, exploring the positive and negative
contributions of the individual, the family, peer, schools and the larger community. Intervention strategies will
be assessed, and a model will be presented for community action that can reduce/prevent juvenile crime.
The role of police in society changes as other demographic, social and political changes occur. This course
will explore the challenges facing police today in terms of community relations, special populations,
accountability and opening their ranks to more women and minorities.
This course will examine the numerous and complex factors involved in the area of human relations as it
affects policing and police administration. Students will become familiar with the need for community
involvement within police decision making in a democratic society. Insights as to the effects of diversity upon
American society and their impacts upon police-community relations will be discussed in detail. Particular
emphasis will be placed upon learning how the police must go about establishing and maintaining positive
relationships with the many communities that they serve.
This course examines the relationship between race, ethnicity, and crime and racial issues confronting the
criminal justice system. Students will explore how other minority groups are treated by the criminal justice
system. The course also examines how classical and contemporary theories are used to explain racial biases
in the criminal justice system.
This course will focus on a particular issue being dealt with by the criminal justice system today. Students will
critically examine the issue and related research and theories. The social context of the issue will be explored
as well as possible actions to address the problem.
The Senior Capstone course is designed to ensure that the graduates of the Criminology program are
equipped with the skills necessary to pursue further study or to take a job in the criminal justice system or
other professional agency. The class requires students to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
Additionally students will be required to develop materials that will be helpful in finding employment.
Requires a grade of C or better.
The internship provides students an opportunity to gain supervised work experience in an agency in their
major area of study.
A course in correctional programs at the local, state, and federal levels including youth probation and parole.
The organization and administration of correctional systems will be examined with particular attention given
to control, classification, discipline, treatment, and post-release procedures for the juvenile and adult
offenders.
This course presents an examination of corporate and white collar crime in the United States including
definitional issues, typologies, theories, victimization, enforcement, and the sanctioning of organizations &
individuals.
The study of sports as a socializing influence within society. The analysis of the role of sports, the subculture
of sports, the linkages with violence and crime, as well as other unintended consequences of sports in America
and the world. Same as SOCI 4693.
This course will introduce students to the liberal arts study of law. Students will investigate legal institutions
and the law as social phenomena through readings and case studies.
This course examines domestic and international terrorism. It looks at the theories concerning the causes of
terrorism and the various ways that individuals and institutions respond to terrorism. The 'war on terrorism' is
examined for its unintended consequences.
CRIM
4983
Senior Thesis
This course gives senior criminology majors the opportunity to conduct significant, independent, empirical
research under the supervision of a faculty thesis directory. Students are required to make an oral and written
presentation.
CRIMINOLOGY CURRICULUM FAQS
What are Criminology Electives?
These are any Criminology 3000 or 4000 level course that you have not taken, or are not required to take.
Meaning, you could take CRIM 4693, Sports, Crime, and Society, which is a criminology elective. However,
you could also take an area course to not satisfy an area. For instance, if you took CRIM 4230, Ethics, to satisfy
your ethics area, you could then take Police Deviance (CRIM 4211) as a criminology elective.
What are Non-Criminology Supporting Courses (Shared with Minor)?
These are NON major courses (meaning, not criminology courses) that support your major. They must be 3000
or 4000 level. Typically, we recommend that you stay within the College of Social Sciences. If you find a
course outside of the Social Sciences that you would like to take, you should meet with an advisor to determine
if that course meets the requirements for this section. If you have a minor, you can share these courses with your
minor.
What are General Electives?
Although it may not show in your Wolf Watch, under potential electives, or general electives, you need 12
hours in order to graduate. These are any courses 1000-4000 that are not PWLA (physical wellness/education
type courses).