Minors in Sociology & Criminal Justice

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18 semester hours to include:

CRIM 2003, Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Introduction to the field of criminology and the criminal justice system, including theories and patterns of criminal behavior, how criminal justice data are collected, social research methods, historical foundations of the field, institutions, and types of crimes and offenders. Provides a foundation for further criminological and theoretical studies.
CRIM 3023, Criminological Theory
- Advanced survey of theories of crime causation. Examines broad sociological paradigms, as well as both individual and aggregate-level explanations of crime causation. Applies criminological theories to contemporary issues associated with crime and criminal justice.
SOCI 3313, Social Research
- Study and experience in implementing a methodological "toolbox," including theorizing, designing, measuring, sampling, collecting, interpreting, and reporting empirical results for real-world social research applications.
Additionally, at least nine hours of 3000-level classes or above (no more than 3 hours may be SOCI). A more detailed list of electives is available on our Criminology and Sociology Catalog of Studies website.

The department also offers a 100% online Criminal Justice Minor, which counts toward the Interdisciplinary Major. A student must notify the department of her or his intent to minor. Students can do this online by completing the Fulbright College program update form.

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18 semester hours to include:

SOCI 2013, General Sociology
- Examines the philosophical underpinnings of sociology; introduces notable classical and contemporary social theorists; develops an appreciation for the ways classical works continue to form the basis for contemporary social thought.
SOCI 3313, Social Research
- Study and experience in implementing a methodological "toolbox," including theorizing, designing, measuring, sampling, collecting, interpreting, and reporting empirical results for real-world social research applications.

SOCI 3423, Social Theory
- Examines the philosophical underpinnings of sociology; introduces notable classical and contemporary social theorists; develops an appreciation for the ways classical works continue to form the basis for contemporary social thought.
Additionally, at least nine hours of 3000-level classes or above. A more detailed list of electives is available on our Sociology Catalog of Studies website.

A student must notify the department of her or his intent to minor. Students can do this online by completing the Fulbright College program update form.

The department also offers a 100% online Sociology Minor which counts toward the Interdisciplinary Major. A student must notify the department of their intent to minor. Students can do this online by completing the Fulbright College program update form.