Criminology Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements - 36 units 1, 2 | ||
| SOCIOLGY 276 | INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY | 3 |
| SOCIOLGY 295 | BASIC SOCIAL STATISTICS | 3 |
| SOCIOLGY 374 | SOCIOLOGY OF POLICE AND COURTS | 3 |
| SOCIOLGY 378 | SOCIOLOGY OF PUNISHMENT AND CORRECTIONS | 3 |
| SOCIOLGY 476 | METHODS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH | 3 |
| Theory Requirement - Select 3 units: 3 | 3 | |
| CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY | ||
| SOCIAL THEORY: CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES | ||
| Select 3 units: | 3 | |
| APPLIED SOCIOLOGY | ||
| SEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY- UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH | ||
| Criminology Foundations - Select 6-9 units: | 6-9 | |
| SOCIOLOGY OF LAW | ||
| JUVENILE DELINQUENCY | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF VIOLENT CRIME | ||
| WHITE-COLLAR CRIME: CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENTAL DEVIANCE | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF TERRORISM | ||
| RESTORATIVE JUSTICE | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF DRUGS AND CRIME | ||
| GENDER, SEXUALITY AND CRIME | ||
| MINORITIES & THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | ||
| POVERTY, HEALTH, AND CRIME | ||
| Criminal Justice Courses - Select 6 units: | 6 | |
| CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION | ||
| CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OF CHILD ABUSE | ||
| FORENSIC DOCUMENTATION | ||
| COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS & TREATMENT | ||
| INVESTIGATION OF DEATH | ||
| ADVANCED FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY: BIOARCHAEOLOGY, TRAUMA & PATHOLOGY | ||
| POLICE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION | ||
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE CONSTITUTION | ||
| THE JUDICIAL PROCESS | ||
| Electives - Select 0-3 units to bring the total units to 36: | 0-3 | |
| MANAGING CONFLICT | ||
| CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION | ||
SOCIOLGY 260 | ||
| CULTURE, MEDICINE AND HEALTH | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND ILLNESS | ||
| SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| CHILD WELFARE | ||
| Total Units | 36 | |
- 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.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Requirement | ||
| Select one: | 3 | |
| AMERICAN MINORITY POLITICS | ||
| POLITICS OF URBAN INEQUALITY IN THE U.S. | ||
| RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS | ||
| RACE AND ETHNICITY BEYOND THE CLASSROOM | ||
| MINORITIES & THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | ||
| Total Units | 3 | |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 101 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| SOCIOLGY 276 | 3 | MATH 139 | 3 |
| CORE 130 | 3 | Criminology Unique Requirement Diversity Course (DV) | 3 |
| Minor Course or General Education Elective | 3 | CORE 140 | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | Minor Course or General Education Elective | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | PEGNRL 192 | 1 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| SOCIOLGY 374 | 3 | SOCIOLGY 378 | 3 |
| SOCIOLGY 295 | 3 | Criminology Foundations Course | 3 |
| BA World Language course | 4 | BA World Language Course | 4 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | University Requirement Lab Science (GL) Course | 4-5 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14-15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Criminology Foundations Course | 3 | SOCIOLGY 472 | 3 |
| Criminal Justice Course | 3 | Criminal Justice Course | 3 |
| BA 300/400 Level Breadth Requirement | 3 | CORE 390 | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| SOCIOLGY 476 | 3 | SOCIOLGY 394, 494, or 498R | 3 |
| Criminology Foundations Course or Major Elective | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| BA 300/400-Level Breadth Requirement | 3 | Electives to total 120 (if needed) | 6-9 |
| Minor Course | 3 | ||
| Minor Course | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12-15 | ||
| Total Units: 119-123 | |||
The curriculum in the criminology major is flexible and allows students to move through the coursework in many ways. This four-year plan illustrates one possible path a new freshman could take to complete a degree in four years. This is not an official document and is not the only way that a criminology degree can be completed in four years. Current students should refer to their individual Academic Advising Report for specific graduation requirements. Courses in bold indicate major-based coursework that is completed in the first year.
Notes: The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encourage to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration). Courses in bold indicate major-based coursework that is completed in the first year.
Opportunities: The Legal Eagles learning experience is a great option for first-year students interested in the criminology major or professions in law or law enforcement.
Notes: For the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements, students must complete two semesters of a world language or demonstrate proficiency in a world language through the second level on the UW System placement test in Spanish, French, or German. Students who are native speakers of a language other than English are eligible to waive the language requirement.
Opportunities: Joining a university sponsored club, such as the Law Enforcement Organization (LEO), is strongly encouraged. Involvement in a club or activity will help you develop interpersonal skills and give you the opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills. This participation will look good on a resume or an application to graduate school. Additionally, students are encouraged to participate in Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Honor Society of Criminology Students.
Notes: The criminology major has two coursework groups that students select options from:
Criminology Foundations courses include: Sociology 365 Sociology of Law, Sociology 370 Juvenile Delinquency, Sociology 371 Sociology of
Violent Crime, Sociology 372 White-Collar Crime, Sociology 373 Sociology of Terrorism, Sociology 375 Restorative Justice, Sociology 377
Sociology of Drugs and Crime, Sociology 379 Women and Crime, Sociology 426 Minorities and the Criminal Justice System, and Sociology 428
Poverty, Health, and Crime Criminal Justice courses include: CRIMJUS 321 Criminal Investigation, CRIMJUS 322 Criminal Investigation of Child Abuse, CRIMJUS 325 Forensic Documentation, CRIMJUS 327 Community Corrections and Treatment, CRIMJUS 329 Investigation of Death, CRIMJUS 425 Advanced Forensic Anthropology, POLISCI 316 Police and Criminal Justice Administration, POLISCI 415 Criminal Justice and the Constitution, and POLISCI 419 The Judicial Process
Notes: Students have the option to complete Sociology 493 Applied Sociology (internship), 494 Seminar in Sociology, or 498R Undergraduate Re-search to fulfill the experiential learning requirement in the major. All students must earn 120 credits to earn a bachelor ’s degree and all requirements in this program can be completed in fewer than 120 credits. Most students have the opportunity to choose additional courses in the fourth year to expand skills, explore interests, or try something new.
Opportunities: LSINDP 399: Career Information in Letters and Sciences is a 1-credit course that focuses on career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; developing a networking strategy; and planning for a successful post-graduation transition. Planning for Graduation: Students are encouraged to apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date. Information about commencement is on the Registrar’s Office website (http://www.uww.edu/registrar/graduation) and the application for graduation is available to students in the WINS Student Information System.