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2011-2012 Course Catalog

Minor: Criminal Justice

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Departments
Sociology and Anthropology
Courses  
Criminal Justice Minor (18 hours)
SOC 003 Introduction to Sociology 3 hours
CRMJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 hours
CRMJS 211 Crime and Delinquency 3 hours
Criminal Justice Electives
(Up to 9 hours of criminal justice courses can be transferred with approval of the department chair.)
9 hours
CRMJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 hours)

A survey course providing an overall view of the criminal justice system, the law, law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

CRMJS 211 Crime and Delinquency (3 hours)

An examination of contemporary problems in crime and delinquency with emphasis upon the theories of deviant behavior and correction. Cross listed with SOC 211 Crime and Delinquency.

Prerequisite(s): CRMJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice and SOC 003 Introduction to Sociology or SOC 004 Social Problems.

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

SOC 003 Introduction to Sociology (3 hours)

This introductory course presents the basic processes of human interaction in everyday life while introducing students to the theories and methods governing social inquiry. The sociological perspective is used to study the impact of the forces of culture, socialization, social stratification, race, gender, and population on human thoughts and actions.

(Normally offered each semester.)

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