B.S. Criminology Program Map
Juvenile Justice and Rehabilitation Certificate
The Undergraduate Certificate in Juvenile Justice and Rehabilitation is available to all students. Courses taken to receive this certificate also count toward the Criminology major, and Criminology courses taken to receive this certificate count toward the Criminology minor.
Stats
60
Core Credit Hours
48
Major Credit Hours
12
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C1: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
|
I: XIDS 2002
First-Year Seminar |
2 |
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F: CRIM 1100
Intro to Criminal Justice |
3 |
|
P: HIST 2111 or 2112
US History |
3 |
|
T: Science + Lab |
4 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better.
- Complete lab science.
- Declare major complete.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C2: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
|
M: MATH 1001
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
|
F: CRIM 2000
Survey of Criminology |
3 |
|
S: Social Science |
3 |
|
I: Oral Communications |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102 with a C or better.
- Complete Core IMPACTS Math.
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
Embedded certificates are those certificates where the courses required to earn the certificate are embedded into a major or degree program and are only awarded at the completion of a specific degree program. These certificates are intended to encourage students to use the elective requirements in their degree program to form a coherent concentration of coursework in a specified area.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: CRIM 2272
Intro to Law Enforcement |
3 |
| F: CRIM 2273 OR 2274
Criminal Procedure or American Criminal Courts |
3 |
|
P: POLS 1101
American Government |
3 |
|
A: Fine Arts |
3 |
|
T: Non-Lab Science |
3 |
Milestone:
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: CRIM 2276
Global Crime and Justice |
3 |
| F: CRIM 2245 Juvenile Delinquency |
3 |
|
S: HIST 1111 or 1112
World History |
3 |
|
T: MATH 1401
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
|
A: Humanities |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Core IMPACTS.
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CRIM 3240
Criminological Theory |
3 |
|
CRIM 4255
Youth, Crime, and Community |
3 |
|
Upper level CRIM course |
3 |
|
Upper level CRIM course |
3 |
|
General Elective |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete CRIM 3240 with a C or better
- Contact the Internship Coordinator if you want to complete an Internship as an Upper level CRIM course or Supporting Course
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CRIM 4000
Research Methodology |
3 |
|
Upper level CRIM course |
3 |
|
Upper level CRIM course |
3 |
|
Upper level CRIM course |
3 |
|
Supporting Course |
3 |
Milestone:
- Complete CRIM 4000 with a C or better
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
Additional Information:
- Supporting Courses are any 3000 or 4000 level class not previously taken or required.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CRIM 4003
Statistics for Social Sciences |
3 |
|
Upper level CRIM course |
3 |
|
Upper level CRIM course |
3 |
|
Supporting Course |
3 |
|
Supporting Course |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete CRIM 4003 with a C or better
- Apply for Graduation.
- Apply for the Undergraduate Certificate.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CRIM 4284
Senior Capstone |
3 |
|
Upper level CRIM course |
3 |
|
General Elective |
3 |
|
General Elective |
3 |
|
General Elective |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete CRIM 4284 with a C or better
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
Course Options for:
- Supporting Courses are any 3000 or 4000 level class not previously taken or required.
Certificate Requirements:
- Juvenile Justice Certificates requires 12 hours total with three required courses and 1 supplemental course. Students must choose two courses from the following:
- CRIM 4255 Gangs.
- PSYC 4270 Psychology of Childhood.
- CRIM 4280 or 4286 if related to Juvenile Justice.
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Make sure to take CRIM 1100 and 2000 before in your first couple of semesters. These are your only prerequisites!
- Make sure to take your English and Math courses right away.
Middle Years:
- Don’t put off those science courses!
- Take one of your upper-division major courses each semester (Theory, Research Methods, and Statistics) to avoid getting overwhelmed.
- Make sure to mix these in with your other coursework so that you’re developing the skills you need when you need them and not overwhelming yourself in a single semester.
Last Year:
- Use your electives to explore other disciplines and find courses complementary to your major! Not sure where to start?
- Ask your Criminology faculty mentor and your advisor what they would recommend!
- Take Senior Capstone when you’re classified as a senior.
- Explore internship opportunities that may count towards your upper-division electives! Ask the Criminology internship coordinator for details.
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Get involved with the student government.
- Check out UWG’s Academic Transition Programs.
- Attend Constitution Day at UWG.
- Visit the Office of Undergraduate Research.
- Explore all the other events, clubs, and organizations available to you.
Middle Years:
- Thinking about law school? Check out the pre-law society.
- Join the Alpha Phi Sigma Criminology Honors Society.
- Join the Criminology Student Association.
- Attend UWG Scholars’ Day.
Last Year:
- Consider running for office in student government.
- Hone your leadership skills by mentoring new Criminology students.
- Ask about research opportunities with your favorite Criminology professor.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
Last Year:
- Assess your cultural competency.
- Consider working abroad and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive careers.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
- Explore career shadowing opportunities.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
Last Year:
- Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Years:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Draft your personal statement.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
- Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
- Attend an interview workshop.
- Apply for graduate programs.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree may help you get work as the following:
- Adult Rehabilitation
- Correctional Counselor
- Correctional Officer
- Juvenile Rehabilitation
- Legal Research
- Loss Prevention
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Police Officer
- Probation Officer
- State or Federal Law Enforcement
- Victim Advocate
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