Criminology, Minor
The criminology minor is an 18-credit hour program, which provides students with an overview of criminology (the study of criminal behavior) and the criminal justice system. Specifically, it includes classes in criminological theory, policing, courts and adjudication, corrections, juvenile delinquency, and various elective courses (i.e., criminal investigations, police and society, the death penalty, crime and the media, victimology, and white-collar crime). This minor is an excellent accompaniment to majors in psychology, social work, parks and resource management, homeland security, corporate security, and chemistry.
To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
- Students graduating in December 2015 and thereafter may only use 6 credits from their academic major towards the completion of an academic minor.
- Minor students will require pre-requisite overrides for all 300-level CRIM courses and above. Please contact your CRIM Adviser.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| CRIM 110 | Introduction to Criminology & Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
| CRIM 123 | Crime Prevention | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Policing | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Procedure | ||
| American Corrections | ||
| CRIM 301 | Theoretical Criminology | 3 |
| CRIM 345 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Experimental | ||
| Selected Topics | ||
| Experimental | ||
| Selected Topics | ||
| Statistical Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice | ||
| Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice | ||
| Criminal Justice interventions 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice Interventions 2 | ||
| Victimology | ||
| Criminal Justice and the Multicultural Community | ||
| Transnational Crime & Justice | ||
| Criminal Investigations | ||
| Police and Society | ||
| Women & the Criminal Justice System | ||
| Experimental | ||
| Selected Topics | ||
| Forensic Behavior:Crime and the Individual | ||
| Applied Criminal Procedures | ||
| White Collar Crime | ||
| Capstone: Ethics and Criminal Justice | ||
| Criminal Justice Policy | ||
| Community Corrections | ||
| The Death Penalty | ||
| Internship | ||
| Crime & Media | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Selected Topics | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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MINOR IN CRIMINOLOGY (80E)
This program is effective as of Summer 2024
Revised: 12.19.2023
UCC 11.28.2023