Bachelor of Science - Sociology - Criminology and Criminal Justice (Optional Co-op)

Those who complete the Bachelor of Science degree will have a sound foundation that prepares them to compete for positions in corrections, homeland security, law enforcement, and social service agencies, or for admission to law school. Students gain an understanding of the origins of criminal activity (i.e., criminology) as well as develop in-depth knowledge on the administration of justice. 

The concentration in criminology and criminal justice has three primary goals. First, it is intended to further the goal of professional education within a liberal arts framework. Second, it is designed to promote an understanding of the relationships between social control, the social structure and the criminal justice system. Third, the concentration is designed to allow sufficient flexibility for career alternatives, yet provide a core of substantive criminal justice coursework.

The criminology and criminal justice concentration provides a strong foundation of courses dedicated to key components of the criminal justice system as well as includes classes focused on discussing contemporary topics affecting the field such as: crime and media, cybercrime, domestic abuse, and white-collar crime.