Criminology
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Why do people commit crimes? Is there such a thing as a born killer? Is a completely crime-free society possible? Criminology is the search for answers to questions. At UIU, you will learn how to come up with new theories that lead to better responses to crime and its causes.
The Criminology major develops sound technical, analytical, and writing skills necessary for a successful career in the criminal justice field. These skills are also essential if you wish to continue your study of Criminology through graduate school. Good written communication skills are vitally important to the Criminology major as is the ability to observe and report on observations. You can choose coursework specific to your area of interest. For example, you can focus on the writing of factual reports and research papers or you can choose to focus on critical evaluation of research and other data sources.
As a graduate, you will be well prepared for careers in youth counseling, substance abuse counseling, law enforcement, criminal investigation, corrections, and probation.
LOCATION: Main residential campus in Fayette, Iowa
MAJOR IN CRIMINOLOGY
- (3) SOC 110 Principles of Sociology
- (3) SOC 224 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- (3) SOC 237 Criminal Law
- (3) SOC 240 Diverse Cultures in America
- (3) SOC 333 Criminology
- (3) SOC 398 Justice Administration or SOC 315 Juvenile Justice
Three of the following: (9)
- SOC 321 Juvenile Delinquency
- SOC 337 Victimology
- SOC 347 Deviance and Social Control
- SOC 353 Sociology of the Law
- SOC 365 Sociology of Policing
- SOC 380 Corrections and Punishment
- PS 412 American Constitutional Law II
One of the following: (3)
- SOC 403 Internship
- SOC 499 Special Project
Two of the following: (6)
- SOC 220 Social Problems
- PSY/SOC 302 Substance Abuse
- PSY/SOC 310 Social Psychology
- SOC 361 Marriage and Family
- SOC 363 Social Stratification
- BA/SOC 390 Complex Organizations
- PSY 240 Conflict Resolution
Total: 36 credits
Note: Students planning to continue their studies in graduate school should take the following courses (these courses do not fulfill a major requirement): PSY/SOC 373 Research Methods and MATH 220 Elementary Statistics. At least 18 semester credits must be earned in courses numbered 300 or above.
