Crime, Law, and Deviance

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The Crime, Law, and Deviance option provides students with the ability to apply social science concepts and approaches to better understand and analyze relationships between crime, justice, and public policy from a sociological perspective. The option has particular relevance for sociology students aspiring to careers in criminal justice, law, or social services, as well as those preparing for advanced/graduate programs in criminology, criminal justice, or public policy. Academic internships are available in local criminal justice and social service agencies, offering a unique combination of scholarly analysis and practical experience for students seeking careers in fields such as law, policing, corrections, and social work.

Crime, Law, and Deviance Option

Required

 
Select two courses (8 total credits) from the following:
 
SOC 340
DEVIANT BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL CONTROL
SOC 440
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
SOC 441
CRIMINOLOGY AND PENOLOGY
SOC 449
LAW, CRIME, AND POLICY

Electives

 
Select a minimum of 15 credits from the following courses:
 
SOC 207
PROBLEMS IN CRIME, LAW, AND DEVIANCE
SOC 241
INTRODUCTION TO CRIME, LAW, AND DEVIANCE
SOC 242
CRIME AND MEDIA
SOC 340
DEVIANT BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL CONTROL (if not used above)
SOC 341
POLICE AND SOCIETY
SOC 345
CRIMES AND VIOLENCE IN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
SOC 349
SERIAL HOMICIDE
SOC 410
INTERNSHIP**
SOC 440
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY (if not used above)
SOC 441
CRIMINOLOGY AND PENOLOGY (if not used above)
SOC 442
SOCIOLOGY OF DRUG USE AND ABUSE
SOC 444
INSIDE-OUT: PRISONS, COMMUNITIES, AND PREVENTION
SOC 448
LAW AND SOCIETY
SOC 449
LAW, CRIME, AND POLICY (if not used above)
Total
23 Credits

**Internship placement must be in crime, law or related field to count for option. Major paper required for 2+ credits.

Option Code: 995