Criminology Requirements (BA/BS)

Major Requirements - 36 units 1, 2
SOCIOLGY 276INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY 3
SOCIOLGY 295BASIC SOCIAL STATISTICS3
SOCIOLGY 374SOCIOLOGY OF POLICE AND COURTS3
SOCIOLGY 378SOCIOLOGY OF PUNISHMENT AND CORRECTIONS3
SOCIOLGY 476METHODS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH3
Theory Requirement - Select 3 units: 33
SOCIOLGY 472
CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY
SOCIOLGY 473
SOCIAL THEORY: CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES
Select 3 units:3
SOCIOLGY 493
APPLIED SOCIOLOGY
SOCIOLGY 494
SEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY
SOCIOLGY 498R
INDEPENDENT STUDY- UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Criminology Foundations - Select 6-9 units:6-9
SOCIOLGY 365
SOCIOLOGY OF LAW
SOCIOLGY 370
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
SOCIOLGY 371
SOCIOLOGY OF VIOLENT CRIME
SOCIOLGY 372
WHITE-COLLAR CRIME: CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENTAL DEVIANCE
SOCIOLGY 373
SOCIOLOGY OF TERRORISM
SOCIOLGY 375
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
SOCIOLGY 377
SOCIOLOGY OF DRUGS AND CRIME
SOCIOLGY 379
GENDER, SEXUALITY AND CRIME
SOCIOLGY 426
MINORITIES & THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
SOCIOLGY 428
POVERTY, HEALTH, AND CRIME
Criminal Justice Courses - Select 6 units:6
CRIMJUS 321
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
CRIMJUS 322
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OF CHILD ABUSE
CRIMJUS 325
FORENSIC DOCUMENTATION
CRIMJUS 327
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS & TREATMENT
CRIMJUS 329
INVESTIGATION OF DEATH
CRIMJUS 425
ADVANCED FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY: BIOARCHAEOLOGY, TRAUMA & PATHOLOGY
POLISCI 316
POLICE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
POLISCI 415
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE CONSTITUTION
POLISCI 419
THE JUDICIAL PROCESS
Electives - Select 0-3 units to bring the total units to 36:0-3
COMM 328
MANAGING CONFLICT
COMM 424
CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
SOCIOLGY 260
SOCIOLGY 302
CULTURE, MEDICINE AND HEALTH
SOCIOLGY 310
SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND ILLNESS
SOCIOLGY 355
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
SOCWORK 235
CHILD WELFARE
Total Units36
1

An approved minor is required for this major.

2

Milestone - Exit Interview - Students will receive an email link from the department late in their last semester.

3

Satisfies writing requirement.

Unique Requirement
Select one:3
POLISCI/RACEETH 217
AMERICAN MINORITY POLITICS
POLISCI 280
POLITICS OF URBAN INEQUALITY IN THE U.S.
SOCIOLGY 265
RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS
SOCIOLGY 393
RACE AND ETHNICITY BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
SOCIOLGY 426
MINORITIES & THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Total Units3

Four-Year Plans: These four-year plans outline a suggested curricular path for new students aiming to earn a degree within in four years. Please note that each plan represents just one of many paths to degree completion. 

Criminology (BA)

First Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
ENGLISH 10113ENGLISH 1023
SOCIOLGY 2763MATH 1393
CORE 1303SOCIOLGY 265, 393, 426, POLISCI 217, RACEETH 217, or POLISCI 2803
Elective Course3CORE 120 or 1403
INTRAUNV 1041PEGNRL 1921
BA World Language Course4BA World Language Course4
 17 17
Second Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
SOCIOLGY 3743SOCIOLGY 3783
SOCIOLGY 2953Criminology Foundations Course3
COMM 1103University Requirement Lab Science (NSWL) Course4-5
CORE 1103Elective Course3
Elective (HA-A, HA-G, or HA-H)3 
 15 13-14
Third Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
Criminology Foundations Course 3SOCIOLGY 472 or 4733
Criminal Justice Course3Criminal Justice Course3
BA 300/400 Level Breadth Requirement3CORE 3903
Minor Course3Minor Course23
Minor Course3Minor Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
SOCIOLGY 4763SOCIOLGY 394, 494, or 498R3
Criminology Foundations Course or Major Elective3Minor Course3
BA 300/400-Level Breadth Requirement3Electives to total 120 (if needed)9
Minor Course3 
Minor Course3 
 15 15
Total Units: 122-123
1

The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.  https://www.uww.edu/testing/placement-testing 

2

This program requires a minor.  Students are encouraged to start thinking about selecting a minor in the second year.  https://www.uww.edu/aaec/major-exploration#how-to-choose-a-minor

First Year: Learning Communities are a great option for first-year students to live and study with peers who share similar interests. Criminology Major students may be interested in the Legal Eagles Learning Community.  

Second Year: Students may earn either the Bachelor of Arts (BA) or the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in the College of Letters and Sciences.

Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. Some organizations that may be of particular interest to students with a Criminology major include: Criminal Justice Organization, Law Society, and Alpha Phi Sigma (APS) Honor Society.

Third Year: Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.

Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate. 

Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.  

Criminology (BS)

First Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
ENGLISH 10113ENGLISH 1023
CORE 1303MATH 1393
SOCIOLGY 2763CORE 120 or 1403
Elective Course3SOCIOLGY 265, 393, 426, POLISCI 217, or POLISCI 2803
Elective Course3Elective (HA-A, HA-G, or HA-H)3
INTRAUNV 1041PEGNRL 1921
 16 16
Second Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
SOCIOLGY 3743SOCIOLGY 3783
SOCIOLGY 2953Criminology Foundations Course3
Lab Science (NSWL) Course4-5 BS Requirement Lab Science (NSWL) Course4-5
CORE 1103COMM 1103
 Minor Course23
 13-14 16-17
Third Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
Criminology Foundations Course3SOCIOLGY 472 or 4733
Criminal Justice Course3Criminal Justice Course3
BS Requirement Math/Stats/Compsci Course3CORE 3903
Minor Course3Minor Course3
Minor Course3Minor Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
SOCIOLGY 4763SOCIOLGY 493, 494, or 498R3
Criminology Foundations Course or Major Elective3Minor Course3
Minor Course3Electives to Total 120 (if needed)9
Minor Course3 
Elective Course3 
 15 15
Total Units: 121-123
1

The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.  

2

This program requires a minor.  Students are encouraged to start thinking about selecting a minor in the second year.  

 First Year: Learning Communities are a great option for first-year students to live and study with peers who share similar interests. Criminology Major students may be interested in the Legal Eagles Learning Community.  

Second Year: Students may earn either the Bachelor of Arts (BA) or the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in the College of Letters and Sciences. 

Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. Some organizations that may be of particular interest to students with a Criminology major include: Criminal Justice Organization, Law Society, and Alpha Phi Sigma (APS) Honor Society.

Third Year: Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.

Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate. 

Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.