This degree offers a practical, theory-based interdisciplinary education that stresses human behavior, social and cultural dynamics, communication, and leadership. The criminology curriculum addresses the increasingly complex environment in which professionals, associated with crime analysis, law enforcement, public safety and security, the criminal justice system, regulatory agencies, and social support work toward the improvement and transformation of society.

Course List

Code	Title	SHs
Core Studies Requirements
Select 45 semester hours of Core Studies Requirements		45
Foundational Courses
CR 350	Introduction to Criminology	3.00
CR 360	Introduction to Forensic Science	3.00
CR 370	Criminal Deviance	3.00
CR 425	Professional Ethics in Criminology	3.00
Upper Division Requirements
CR 413	Crime Analysis	3.00
CR 426	Psychology of Crime	3.00
CR 427	Criminal Profiling	3.00
CR 429	Family Violence	3.00
CR 430	Sexual Homicide	3.00
CR 434	Victimology	3.00
CR 445	Homeland Security	3.00
CR 446	Perspectives on Terrorism	3.00
CR 460	Computer Forensics and Cybercrime	3.00
Capstone		6.00
Option One
CAP 495D	Capstone Comprehensives Criminology Maj
one additional upper division criminology course 1
Option Two
CAP 498	Experiential Capstone
Minor (Optional)
Select a Minor (optional)		0-12
General Electives
Select 18-30 semester hours of General Electives		18-30
Total SHs		108-132

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from CR 428 Youth Violence & Delinquency, CR 448 Homeland Security Legal & Ethical Issues, or CR 449 Vulnerability and Security