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.

The Sociology-Criminal Justice major consists of 33 credits. Statistics is also required, but does not count toward the 33 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
SOC 316 - Sociology of Law Credits: 3

Additional Sociology Electives (3-9 credits)

Any other SOC course to reach 33 total credits.

Capstone (3 credits)

Students who double major in Social Work-CSWE, BA may use SWK 443 and SWK 446 to fulfill this requirement.

SOC 495 - Capstone Seminar in Sociology Credits: 3

Internship (0-6 credits)

Students may also complete the internship requirement through the Philadelphia Center or Washington DC off campus program.

Students who double major in Social Work-CSWE, BA may use SWK 443 and SWK 446 to fulfill this requirement.

Students who take their own not-for-credit internship will need to take 9 credits of electives to reach 33 total credits; and, submit a Major Waiver Form to waive this requirement.

APPL 399 - Applied Learning Internship Credits: 1-4

Social Justice (3 credits)

IDS 296 - Peace and Justice Studies Credits: 3
SOC 269 - Racial and Ethnic Inequalities Credits: 3
SWK 241 - Introduction to Social Welfare Credits: 3

Statistics (1 course)

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