StudyQA — Bachelor: Criminology — University of Miami

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The major in Criminology provides a comprehensive understanding of crime and the criminal justice system. The major prepares students to assume roles of leadership in this critical area of modern society. Courses are designed to review theory, research, and applications of knowledge regarding delinquency and crime, as well as to understand the manner in which offenders are processed. Students learn about the nature and extent of crime, different types of crime and theories to explain crime. In addition, detailed analysis are made of the functions of the law, police, courts, and correctional systems and the ways in which these are linked to broader aspects of society. Students may also minor in Criminology. The Criminology major and minor are administered through the Department of Sociology.

Educational Objectives

CRIMINOLOGY courses have several broad objectives, including:

General education and development of critical thinking skills.
Undergraduate preparation for pursuing careers in such fields as law and society, in the local and state criminal justice systems (e.g., juvenile probation officer, pretrial services officer, crime analyst for criminal justice agencies), or in federal agencies (e.g., DEA).
Preparation for graduate study in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, or other social and behavioral sciences.
Preparation for law school.

Required Courses
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC 210	Introduction to Social Research	3
SOC 211	Quantitative Methods for Sociologists	3
SOC 212	Quantitative Methods Lab	1
SOC 371	Criminology	3
SOC 470	Theories of Deviant Behavior	3
SOC 271	Criminal Justice	3
or SOC 370	Juvenile Delinquency
Departmental Electives		12
Additional Required Courses
ENG 105	English Composition I	3
ENG 106	English Composition II	3
MTH 108	Precalculus Mathematics II	3
Arts and Humanities Cognate		9
STEM Cognate		9
Additional Major/Minor		15-30
Science Course		3
Foreign Language		3-9
Electives		41
Total Credit Hours		120-141

*	EPS 452 can be substituted for SOC 210 only by students who are also enrolled in the School of Education PSY 291 or PSY 292 can be substituted for SOC 211 only by students who are Psychology majors or minors and also majoring in Sociology; they will be required to take SOC 212.
**	A minimum final grade of C- in all courses offered by the Department
***	A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all courses offered by the Department
****	A minimum of 16 credit hours must be earned in residency in the Department; thus, only a maximum of 15 credit hours can be transferred from other institutions as eligible for the CRIMINOLOGY major

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