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B.S. in Criminology

The B.S. Criminology curriculum encompasses a comprehensive study of both crime and criminal justice systems. The focus for undergraduate students is to achieve academic competencies in criminology/criminal justice.

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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.

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
C1: ENGL 1101

English Composition I

3
S1 OR P1

World or US History

3
I2: XIDS 2002

First-Year Seminar

2
F: CRIM 1100

Intro to Criminal Justice

3
T1: Science + Lab
4

Milestones: 

  • Complete ENGL 1101 with C or better.
  • Complete lab science.
  • Declare major.

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
C2: ENGL 1102

English Composition II

3
M: MATH 1401

Elementary Statistics

3
F: CRIM 2000

Survey of Criminology

3
S1 OR P1

World or US History

3
I1: Oral Communications 3

Milestones: 

  • Complete ENGL 1102 with C or better.
  • Complete Core IMPACTS Math.
  • Earn 15 or more credit hours.

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
F: CRIM 2272

Intro to Law Enforcement

3
F: CRIM 2273 OR 2274

Criminal Procedure or American Criminal Courts

3
P2: POLS 1101

American Government

3
A: Humanities 3
T2: Non-Lab Science 3

Milestone: 

  • Earn 15 or more credit hours.

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
F: CRIM 2275 OR 2245

Introduction to Corrections or Juvenile Delinquency

3
F: CRIM 2276

Global Crime and Justice

3
A: Humanities 3
S2: Social Science 3
T3: STEM Course 3

Milestones: 

  • Complete Core IMPACTS.
  • Earn 15 or more credit hours.

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
CRIM 3240

Criminological Theory

3
Legal Studies Course 3
Global & Diversity Course 3
Supporting Course 3
General Elective 3

Milestones:

  • Students must complete CRIM 3240, CRIM 4000, CRIM 4003, and CRIM 4284 with a C or better to graduate.
  • Contact the Internship Coordinator if you want to complete as internship as CRIM elective (3-6 hours).

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
CRIM 4000

Research Methodology

3
Police & Society Course 3
Corrections & Social Services Course 3
Legal Studies Course 3
Supporting Course 3

Milestone: 

  • No more than a total of nine hours of directed research or directed readings credits may be applied toward the major.

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Course Options for:

  • Legal Studies Courses are CRIM 3323, 3900, 4270, 4402, or 4712.
  • Global & Diversity Courses are CRIM 4911, 4248, 4279, 4296, or 4231.
  • Police & Society Courses are CRIM 3411, 3501, 4007, 4068, 4211, 4251, 4277, or 4334.
  • Corrections & Social Services Courses are CRIM 3241, 4255, 4232, 4260, 4295, or 4293.
  • Supporting Courses are any 3000 or 4000 level class not previously taken or required.

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
CRIM 4003

Statistics for Social Sciences

3
Global & Diversity Course 3
Police & Society Course 3
Supporting Course 3
Supporting Course 3

Milestone: 

  • Apply for Graduation.

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
CRIM 4284

Senior Capstone

3
Corrections & Social Services Course 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Course Options for:

  • Legal Studies Courses are CRIM 3323, 3900, 4270, 4402, or 4712.
  • Global & Diversity Courses are CRIM 4911, 4248, 4279, 4296, or 4231.
  • Police & Society Courses are CRIM 3411, 3501, 4007, 4068, 4211, 4251, 4277, or 4334.
  • Corrections & Social Services Courses are CRIM 3241, 4255, 4232, 4260, 4295, or 4293.
  • Supporting Courses are any 3000 or 4000 level class not previously taken or required.

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:

Middle Years:

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:

Middle Years:

Last Year:

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:

Middle Years:

Last Year:

Pave Your Path

First Year:

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.

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