Through the minor in criminology, law and society, students develop knowledge of the principles, institutions, and practices of the systems for administering justice. It provides a solid foundation for students seeking to supplement their major area of study, to develop knowledge and skills needed for justice-related occupations, or to lay the foundation for possible graduate study in the justice field. Students first obtain an overview of the justice system, learn legal or ethical standards by which to judge the behavior of justice practitioners, and then develop advanced knowledge of selected features of the justice system.
Degree Requirements (Catalog Year 2012-2013)
In addition to meeting the following requirements for this degree, students must meet the university requirements for all minors.
- One required course (3 credits): CRIM 100
- Four courses (12 credits) in upper-level CRIM courses
CRIM 479 and CRIM 480 may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
Students should plan their course of study with a criminology, law and society faculty advisor assigned by the program. The minor must be approved by the director before graduation.
Total: 15 Credits
Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.