Criminology Minor

For information, contact the Department of Sociology and Gerontology, 375 Upham Hall, 513-529-2628.

The Criminology minor focuses on the social-scientific study of crime and the criminal justice system, including juvenile and adult criminal behavior, policing, the criminal and civil courts, and corrections.  Suitable for students in any major.

Program Requirements

(18 semester hours)

Select one of the following:3-4
Social Relations in the U.S.
Sociology in a Global Context
Social Justice Perspectives
Social Justice Perspectives
Required course:3
Criminology
Engaged Learning Requirement:3
Internship in Criminology 1
Advanced Criminology Courses:6
Systems of Justice
Sociology of Law
Juvenile Justice
Interpersonal Violence
Independent Studies 1
Independent Studies
Independent Studies 1
Independent Studies
Independent Studies 1
Independent Studies
Independent Studies 1
Independent Studies
Current Issues in Sociology 1
Diversity Requirement:3
Intercultural Relations
Sociology of Gender
Sexualities
Introduction to Disability Studies
Social Forces and Aging
Race and Ethnic Relations
Social Stratification
Introduction to Women's Studies
Total Credit Hours18-19
1

Only 3 credit hours may count toward the minor.  For independent studies, the content must be relevant to the study of criminology and pre-approved by the Chief Departmental Advisor.