Requirements: BS Criminology
Bachelor of Science in Criminology Requirements
The Undergraduate College: Traditional, On Campus
The Undergraduate College Criminology program offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree that requires 120 credits (40 courses) including:
Major Courses: 48 credits (14 courses). BS Criminology students are required to complete a minimum of 9 credits of Internship, 3 credits of which satisfy the core curriculum experience course requirement.
Major Elective Courses: 3 credits (1 course).
Elective Courses: 21 credits (5 Courses). BA Criminology students can earn a minor in Africana and Black Studies, Ethics and Leadership, Political Science, Pre Law, or Sustainability Studies faster due to overlapping course requirements. See minors for details and discuss with your advisor.
Core Curriculum Experience Course: 3 credits (1 course). This Core Curriculum course requirement is offered within a student’s Major.
Core Curriculum Senior Capstone: 3 credits (1 course). This Core Curriculum course requirement is offered within a student’s Major.
Core Curriculum Courses: 42 credits (14 courses). Students will be able to count three (3) classes in their major toward Core Curriculum.
Criminology Major Courses (48 Credits)
*Course can be applied toward more than one requirement.
PSC 0261: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties*
Prerequisite: One social science course or Permission Of Instructor (POI).
How have Supreme Court decisions concerning freedoms of speech, press and religion; the rights of the accused; civil rights for women and minority groups, and the right of privacy changed our lives and the political system? We will use legal opinions and political science analysis to answer this question. Students will research cases and topics and make presentations to the class.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.
SOC 0200: Social Theory: Classical*
Prerequisite: SOC 0100
Selected classical theorists. Comte, Spencer, Durkheim, Simmel, Weber, and others will be studied with an interest in their social concepts as they are employed today.
Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)
*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.
SOC 0205: Social Theory: Contemporary*
Prerequisite: SOC 0100 or SOC 0110
Selected modern theorists read in the original with emphasis on how a theory is constructed. Freud, Parsons, Merton, Goffman, Park, Homans, Feminist Sociologists (K. Millet, D.E. Smith, de Beauvoir, J. Mitchell, B. Hooks), and others. The application of concepts to empirical research and sociological practice. Offered fall semester.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.
SOC 0260: Criminology
An analysis of contemporary views of criminal behavior, social theories of causation /perpetration of crime. Areas of studies will be deviance; penal reform; crime detection; changing definition of crime; and agencies of social control. Special emphasis on criminal law procedure and the elements of crimes.
Offered fall semester. (3 Credits)
SOC 0265: Juvenile Delinquency
Origin of reformatory system, the social values of the middle- class reformers, the juvenile system, gang behavior, types of J.D. treatment of youthful offenders, and new patterns of offenses. Field trips to facilities for juveniles and to juvenile court.
Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)
SOC 0320: Victimology
Prerequisite: SOC 0100 or SOC 0110 or Permission Of Instructor (POI).
This course examines the field of victimology. It will investigate major theories and concepts that will allow for a greater understanding of both offenders and victims. Areas addressed in the course include but are not limited to the prevalence of victimology, biological and environmental factors related to victimology, the consequences for both offenders and victims, effective interventions, and special issues such as consumer victimization, cybercrimes, legal and ethical issues working with offenders and victims, sexual assault and human trafficking, terrorism, and gang victims.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
SOC 0375: Sociology of the Courts and Legal System*
Prerequisite: None
The history, traditions, social philosophies, practices, and procedures of the civil and criminal systems. The court’s importance and impact on society from arrest to case dispositions. Site visits to observe the workings of the courts. The application of sociological theory, methods, and interventions.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.
SOC 0380: Research Methods in the Social Sciences
Prerequisite: SOC 0100 or SOC 0110 or Permission Of Instructor (POI).
An introduction to research methods in the social sciences which includes descriptive and inferential statistics, qualitative methods, survey methods, research design, document analysis, special interviewing skills, experimental and quasiexperimental approaches to research, and analytical tools. Students complete a research proposal or research project in their major discipline.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
SOC 0390: Sociology of Substance Abuse
Prerequisite: SOC 0100 or SOC 0110, PSY-0100 or Permission Of Instructor (POI).
Theoretical/applied knowledge related to legal/illegal drug use. Topics include: relationships between institutions and substance abuse; theories of causation/perpetuation; treatment models; intro to pharmacology of substance abuse; roles of the abuser; race, class, ethnicity, gender, and other socio-cultural themes in advertising of alcoholic beverages and cigarettes; and special issues for woman substance abusers.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
Capstone Course (3 Credits)
SOC 0400: Senior Seminar
Prerequisite: None
Evaluation of current research, theory, and practice in sociology. Format is student presentations and discussion with faculty guidance. Topics vary by semester. Open to senior sociology majors, others by permission. Offered as needed.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
Experience Course (3 Credits)
BS Criminology students are required to complete a minimum of 9 credits of Internship, 3 credits of which satisfy the core curriculum experience course requirement.
SOC 0455: Internship
Prerequisite: None
Supervised experience in an outside practice/agency or institution. Faculty-student conferences and evaluation sessions will be held periodically. An on-campus supervisory class will be held based on the professor’s discretion and student need. Open to juniors and seniors.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3-15 Credits)*
*BS Criminology and BS Sociology students are required to complete a minimum of 9 credits of Internship, 3 credits of which satisfy the core curriculum experience course requirement.
Choose 1 of the Following 2 Courses:
SOC 0100: Principles of Sociology*
Prerequisite: None
A study of the interaction in the major social institutions: the family, military, economy, religion, education, government / legal, leisure, mass media, peer group, community, and social stratification. How everyday life is influenced by culture, status, and role constructs. Sociology as an applied /problem solving discipline is emphasized.
Offered fall semester. (3 credits)
*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.
SOC 0110: Social Problems*
Prerequisite: None
Appreciation of how “social problems” are defined by culture. Areas studied: (1) the city (urban change); (2) healthcare; (3) family disorganization; (4) labeling of sexual behavior; (5) individual and organized crime; (6) juvenile delinquency; (7) lifecycle problems; (8) substance use – drugs, alcohol, smoking; (9) war and terrorism; (10) secrecy and privacy; (11) poverty; (12) environmental issues.
Offered spring semester. (3 credits)
*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.
Choose 1 of the Following 2 Courses:
SOC 0210: Social Stratification and Mobility*
Prerequisite: SOC 0200 or SOC 0205 or Permission Of Instructor (POI).
A study of power relationships in society. Socioeconomic status variables and everyday life. Ruling class, elite, and pluralistic theories. Social mobility patterns of religion-ethnic groups. Changes in American class structure due to globalization. U.S. social class impact on third world countries. “Rags to riches” and other belief patterns.
Offered spring semester. (3 credits)
*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.
SOC 0370: Racial and Ethnic Groups*
Prerequisite: Sociology majors or Permission Of Instructor (POI).
Principles of acculturation-assimilation, prejudicediscrimination, and conflict-accommodation patterns. Exploration of social diversity (race, ethnicity, religious, age, gender, and nationality variables will be examined). Social justice movements (civil rights). Models for building social harmony.
Offered every other year. (3 credits)
*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.
Choose 1 of the Following 2 Courses:
SOC 0330: Social Mediation/Dispute Resolution*
Prerequisite: None
Theories and practices of dispute resolution. Social problems amenable to mediation include domestic issues; cohabitation; divorce; child custody; employer-employee conflicts; educational services; and other areas. Topics covered: theories of social conflict / mediation; identifying the social context; ethical knowledge; techniques for building collaborations; identifying impasses; updating professional training; integration of other professionals (lawyers, religious professional, therapists, and human resources); drafting a mediation document. Guest speakers will share their knowledge and experiences.
*This course fulfills the Critical Thinking requirement in the Undergraduate College’s General Education program.
*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 credits)
SOC 0420: Sociology of Stress and Crisis Intervention
Prerequisite: None
Sociology of Stress & Crisis Intervention: Bio-socio-psycho foundations, social systems and stress, situational crisis theories, techniques for stress reduction, crisis intervention, burnout, PTSD, violence, life cycle issues, legal/ethical issues in intervention, religion, animal companions. Selfmonitoring stress reduction techniques taught and practiced.
Offered as needed. (3 credits)
Criminology Elective Courses (3 Credits)
*Course can be applied toward more than one requirement.
Choose 1 of the Following Courses:
SOC 0100+ Sociology Elective*
Prerequisite: None
Course description coming soon.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.
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- SOC 0285 or SOC 0405 recommended for a Sociology Minor.
- SOC 0385 recommended for a Sustainability Studies Minor
Elective Courses (0-21 Credits)
BA Criminology students can earn a minor in Africana and Black Studies, Ethics and Leadership, Political Science, Pre Law, or Sustainability Studies faster due to overlapping course requirements. See minors for details and discuss with your advisor.
*Course can be applied toward more than one requirement.
Choose 0-5 of the Following Courses:
Any Course Elective*
Prerequisite: None
Course description coming soon.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.
Strengthen Your Degree with a Minor
Choose from a wide variety of minors to complement your undergraduate degree. If you wish to learn about a completely different subject, would like to determine your career path or wish to complement your degree, Rosemont College has a diverse array of minor studies to choose from.
When considering a minor, students can consult with their academic advisors to ensure that the courses required for the minor fit into their overall academic plan and personal goals.
Go Further Faster
BA Criminology students can earn a minor in Africana and Black Studies, Ethics and Leadership, Political Science, Pre Law, Sociology or Sustainability Studies faster due to overlapping course requirements. See minors for details and discuss with your advisor.