Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice track is for students who wish to pursue careers in the criminal
justice field such as law enforcement, corrections, and court services. This program
is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of the workings of the agencies
that make up the criminal justice system.
Students in this program will develop a greater understanding of the sociological
perspective and the opportunity to develop their sociological imagination, gain a
better appreciation of social structure and its effect on social inequalities and
the role of intersectionalities on human behavior, develop skills in using sociological
theory, research methods and analysis, acquire a greater understanding of the reciprocal
relationship between social change and human agency, and engage in applied and experiential
learning.
Students majoring in sociology develop a greater appreciation for how society influences
individual behavior and an understanding of how societies are structured. Majors develop
the skills to think more critically about their own lives and the many social issues
confronting us in society today. A sociology major prepares students for graduate
school in sociology, social work, and criminal justice in addition to law school and
divinity school. Our graduates pursue many different career opportunities including
social services, criminal justice, community organizing, health care administration,
and urban planning among others.
Curriculum
Sociology Major Requirements: 25 credits
SOC 150 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
SOC 270 - Social Problems (3)
SOC 360 - Race & Ethnic Relations (3)
SOC 400 - Sociological Theory (4)
SOC 496 - Methods of Social Research (4)
SOC 498 - Sociological Analysis (4)
MTH 170 - Statistics (4)
Criminal Justice Track Requirements: 18 credits
SOC 170 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
SOC 220 - Juvenile Delinquency (3)
SOC 230 - Police & Urban Society (3)
SOC 235 - Correctional Institutions (3)
SOC 371 - Sociology of Deviance (3)
SOC 401 - Social Psychology (3)
Interested in pursuing a Master's of Art in Criminal Justice?
Student Services
Tiffanie CooperStudent Services Specialist
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(877) 319-3576
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Heather Haycraft, M.A.Ed.
Student Services Specialist
(270) 351-5003
(877) 319-3576
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(270) 351-5003
(877) 319-3576
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