Major Program Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
(33 hours)
Sociology Core (18 hours)
| SOC 104 | Introduction to Sociology (3) |
| SOC 201 | Social Problems (3) |
| SOC 219 | Social Deviance (3) |
| SOC 305 | Social Research Methods (3) |
| SOC 402 | Sociological Theory (3) |
| SOC 405 | Critical Theory of Society (3) |
| SOC 407 | Capstone: Senior Research (3) |
Sociology Electives (15 hours)
A minimum of 6 hours from:
| SOC 303 | Race & Ethnic Relations |
| SOC 311 | Class, Status & Power (3) |
| SOC 309 | Urban Sociology (3) |
And a minimum of 6 hours from:
| SOC 202 | Sociology of Sex & Gender (3) |
| SOC 307 | Marriage & the Family (3) |
| SOC 308 | Sex Discrimination & Violence Against Women (3) |
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
(29 hours of Criminal Justice Core and 9 hours or track options)
Criminal Justice B.A. Core (29 hours)
| SOC 104 | Introduction to Sociology (3) |
| SOC 219 | Social Deviance(3) |
| SOC 305 | Social Research Methods (3) |
| SOC 402 | Sociological Theory (3) |
| SOC 407 | Capstone: Senior Research (3) |
| SCJ 225 | Introduction to Criminal & Juvenile Justice (3) |
| SCJ 360 | Criminology & Prevention (3) |
| SCJ 366 | Criminal Law (3) |
| SCJ 393 | Criminal Procedure & the Courts (3) |
| SCJ 399 | Professional Internship (2-12) (2) |
All students must choose a track from:
- Law Enforcement
- Corrections & Rehabilitation
- Law & the Judiciary
Law Enforcement Track (9 hours)
Choose 9 hours from the following:
| SCJ 267 | Criminal Investigation & Forensics (3) |
| SCJ 301 | Federal Law Enforcement Careers (3) |
| SCJ 361 | Police & Urban Society (3) |
| SCJ 404 | Issues in Homeland Security (3) |
Corrections and Rehabilitation Track (9 hours)
Choose 9 hours from the following:
| SCJ 266 | Juvenile Justice & Delinquency (3) |
| SCJ 363 | Corrections & Rehabilitation (3) |
| SCJ 364 | Drugs & American Society (3) |
| SCJ 405 | Issues in Prison Reform (3) |
Law and the Judiciary Track (9 hours)
Choose nine hours from the following:
| SCJ 396 | Constitutional Law I: Powers of Government (3) |
| SCJ 397 | Constitutional Law II: Individual Liberties (3) |
| SCJ 398 | First Amendment (3) |
| SCJ 401 | Legal Research & Case Analysis (3) |
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
(33 hours) Students must have completed the requirements for the B.A. in Criminal Justice.
Criminal Justice M.A. Core (33 hours)
| SCJ 500 | Criminology & Prevention Policy |
| SCJ 501 | Theorizing Criminal Justice: Agendas & Policy (3) |
| SCJ 503 | Advanced Criminal Procedure & the Constitution (3) |
| SCJ 504 | Graduate Research Methods (3) |
| SCJ 505 | Advanced Topics in Homeland Security (3) |
| SCJ 506 | Advanced Community Policing (3) |
| SCJ 507 | Criminal Justice Organizational Analysis & Management (3) |
| SCJ 508 | Advanced Legal Thought (3) |
| or SCJ 550 | Advanced Topics in Criminal Justice (3) |
| SCJ 590 | Advanced Practicum (3) |
| SCJ 592 | Thesis Preparation (3) |
| SCJ 599 | Thesis Defense (3) |
Minor and Associate Program Requirements
The Associate of Arts degree is available in sociology and criminal justice. Students pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in this department will complete the same requirements as indicated for the minors in these areas of study.
Students pursuing a minor in sociology will complete a minimum of 24 semester hours in the department, including: SOC 104, 201, 305, 402, 405 and a minimum of 9 hours of electives from the following: SOC 202, 219, 303, 307, and 309.
Students pursuing a minor in criminal justice will complete a minimum of 24 semester hours, including SOC 104, 219, 305, SCJ 225, 360, 366, 393 and a minimum of one of the following: SCJ 361, 363, 364, or 401.