Criminology is a branch of sociology that focuses on the criminal justice system, including the police, courts, and the correctional system. If you specialize in criminology you'll learn about the functions of the different parts of the criminal justice system. You'll also learn that the criminal justice system is a social system that is deeply influenced by the people it serves and the people who work within it.
Specialization Requirements
A new general studies curriculum was approved by the Gallaudet faculty on June 25, 2007. Students entering in Fall 2007 follow the new curriculum. An introduction to the new General Studies Curriculum is online, presented in ASL and English.
Summary of Requirements
|
2006-2007
|
2007-2008
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| General Studies |
60
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40
|
| Additional Pre-Major Courses |
|
3
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| Major and Related Courses |
36
|
36
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| Free Elective Courses |
28
|
43
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| TOTAL |
124
|
120
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The requirements below are for students who enter during or after Fall 2007. Students who entered in previous semesters will find their requirements in the archived catalogs.
Requirements to Continue in the Major
Students planning to major in sociology with a concentration in criminology must have a grade of "C" or better in SOC 101. For continuation in the major, students can have no more than one grade of "D+" or lower in a major required course or major elective course.
2007-2008 Course Requirements
Required pre-major course 3 hours
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
Required sociology courses 27 hours
SOC 151 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (3)
SOC 243 Sociology of Deviance (3)
SOC 334 Introduction to Methods of Social Research (3)
SOC 351 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
SOC 375 Statistics I (3)
SOC 407 Social Problems (3)
SOC 423 Social Theory (3)
SOC 491 Senior Capstone Seminar I (3)
SOC 492 Senior Capstone Seminar II (3)
Required related course 3 hours
CAP 320 Field Experience (3)
Elective courses 6 hours
Choose two courses from the following:
CHE 250 Introduction to Forensic Science (3)
GOV 350 Constitutional Law (3)
PSY 321 Abnormal Psychology (3)
PSY 459 Crime and Punishment (3)
SOC 150 Saloshin Justice Seminar (3)
SOC 295 Special Topics (3)*
SOC 395 Special Topics (3)*
SOC 405 Current Issues in Criminology [topic to be specified] (3)
SOC 495 Special Topics (3)*
Note: Other courses may be taken to satisfy the elective requirements, from other departments or the Consortium, selected in consultation with the student's advisor.
*Special Topics courses must be related to criminology.
