Wilkes University College of Arts and Sciences 34 courses 120 total credits
Total minimum number of credits required for a major in Criminology leading to the B.A. degree - 120 Total minimum number of credits required for a minor in Criminology - 18 The Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers an interdisciplinary major in Criminology. Designed for flexibility and appeal to both the practicing professional and the student seeking admission to graduate school, the program incorporates a variety of carefully chosen courses in sociology, psychology, political science, and economics, such as Criminology, Juvenile Delinquency, Abnormal Behavior, Forensic Psychology, Criminal Law, and the Economics of Crime, leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology. Internships in the areas of corrections, law enforcement, and the administration of justice are readily available to eligible students. Credit hours in internships may not be applied to the 45 hours required in the major. Information about the program and about career opportunities in the field may be obtained from the advisor for this program. Criminology Major A major in Criminology consists of 44 hours, including introductory courses (12 hours), criminology core courses (20 hours), major electives (9 hours), and a capstone course (3 hours). The 44 hours do not include any prerequisites.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
Introductory Courses(12 hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PS 233 | Law and Society | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ANT 102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
Criminology Core Courses (20 hours)
Major Electives (9 hours)
Capstone (3 hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 390 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
First Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PS 111 | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| ENG 101 or FYF 101 | Composition or First-Year Foundations | 4 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total First Semester | 15-16 credits | |
Second Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (6 credits); Distribution Requirement (3 credits); Major Elective (3 credits); Free Elective (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition | 4 |
| Total Second Semester | 15-16 credits | |
Third Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (3 credits); Free Electives (6 credits); Major Elective (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 222 | Criminology | 3 |
| Total Third Semester | 15 credits | |
Fourth Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (3 credits); Free Elective (3 credits); Major Elective (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EC 102 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| PS 233 | Law and Society | 3 |
| Total Fourth Semester | 15 credits | |
Fifth Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirements (6 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EC 320 | The Economics of Crime | 3 |
| PS 232 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| SOC 370 or PS 265 | Quantitative Reasoning for The Social Sciences or Quantitative Reasoning for The Social Sciences | 3 |
| Total Fifth Semester | 15 credits | |
Sixth Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (3 credits); Major Elective (3 credits); Free Electives (6 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 309 | Career Mentoring in The Social Sciences | 2 |
| SOC 371 or PS 261 | Methods of Research in Sociology or Research Methods in Political Science | 3 |
| Total Sixth Semester | 17 credits | |
Eighth Semester
Also required: Free Electives (11 credits); PS 390 - Senior Capstone (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 390 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Total Eighth Semester | 14 credits | |
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