Sociology, Criminal Justice Emphasis, BA

Sociology majors may elect to graduate with a Criminal Justice (CJ) emphasis. This program is intended for students preparing for careers in law enforcement, the criminal justice system and related occupations. It is offered in conjunction with The Chicago Semester.

The sociology-criminal justice major consists of 30 credits, which includes coursework completed through The Chicago Semester off-campus study program. Statistics is also required, but does not count toward the 30 credits.

Sociology

SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 231 - Criminology Credits: 3
SOC 261 - Social Theory Credits: 3
SOC 262 - Methods of Social Research Credits: 3
SOC 314 - Power and Society Credits: 3

Social Change Elective (1 course)

SOC 295 - Studies in Sociology Credits: 3 with title Social Epidemiology
SOC 316 - Sociology of Law Credits: 3
SOC 320 - Environment, Ecology, and Social Dynamics Credits: 3
SOC 356 - Protest and Social Movements Credits: 3

Chicago Semester

Social Justice (3 credits)
Field Education/Professional Seminar (9 credits)

Statistics (1 course)

MATH 115 - Introductory Statistics Credits: 3
MATH 215 - Intermediate Statistics Credits: 3
MATH 219 - Accelerated Statistical Methods Credits: 4