Crime and Justice Option

This option provides students with the ability to apply social science concepts and approaches to better understand and analyze relationships between crime, justice, and public policy from a sociological perspective. The option has particular relevance for sociology students aspiring to careers in criminal justice, law, or social services, as well as those preparing for advanced/graduate programs in criminology, criminal justice, or public policy. Academic internships are available in local criminal justice and social service agencies, offering a unique combination of scholarly analysis and practical experience for students seeking careers in fields such as law, policing, corrections, and social work.

Required

SOC 241. Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)

Choose 3 of the following 4 courses:
SOC 340. Deviant Behavior and Social Control (4)
SOC 440. Juvenile Delinquency (4)
SOC 441. Criminology and Penology (4)+
SOC 442. Sociology of Drug Use and Abuse (4)

Elective Courses

SOC 206. Social Problems (3)+
SOC 299. Special Topics: Sociology of Madness (3)
SOC 410. Internship Practicum (1–4)
SOC 426. *Social Inequality (4)+
SOC 430. Gender and Society (4)
SOC 437. Race and Ethnic Relations (4)
SOC 448. Law and Society (4)
SOC 470. Collective Behavior (4)
SOC 499. Special Topics (1–16)

Total=27

Footnotes:

* Baccalaureate Core Course
+ Also offered online via Ecampus