Crime and Justice Option
This option is available within the Sociology major at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- Ecampus
The Crime and Justice 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.
Option Code: 995
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Recognize and interpret existing sociological knowledge.
- Construct sociological explanations for social phenomena.
- Conduct sociological inquiry.
- Make sociological sense of relevant data.
- Interpret the quantitative results and articulate the findings (1-20 pts).
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required | ||
Select two courses from the following: | 8 | |
DEVIANT BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL CONTROL | ||
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY | ||
CRIMINOLOGY AND PENOLOGY | ||
LAW, CRIME, AND POLICY | ||
Electives | ||
Select a minimum of 15 credits from the following courses: | 15 | |
PROBLEMS IN CRIME AND JUSTICE | ||
INTRODUCTION TO CRIME AND JUSTICE | ||
CRIME AND MEDIA | ||
DEVIANT BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL CONTROL (if not used above) | ||
POLICE AND SOCIETY | ||
*CRIMES AND VIOLENCE IN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS | ||
SERIAL HOMICIDE | ||
INTERNSHIP 1 | ||
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY (if not used above) | ||
CRIMINOLOGY AND PENOLOGY (if not used above) | ||
SOCIOLOGY OF DRUG USE AND ABUSE | ||
INSIDE-OUT: PRISONS, COMMUNITIES, AND PREVENTION | ||
LAW AND SOCIETY | ||
LAW, CRIME, AND POLICY (if not used above) | ||
Total Credits | 23 |
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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)
- 1
Internship placement must be in crime, law or related field to count for option. Major paper required for 2+ credits
Option Code: 995