Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with Criminology

Course Description

A Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with Criminology is an undergraduate degree program that combines the study of social structures and behavior with the study of crime and the criminal justice system. The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the social, economic, and political factors that contribute to criminal behavior, as well as the ways in which society responds to crime.

Some of the key areas of study that students may engage in include:

• Criminological theory: courses that examine the major theories of crime and deviance, including classical and positivist theories, as well as more recent theories such as critical criminology, feminist criminology and cultural criminology.
• Research methods: courses that teach students how to design and conduct research on crime and criminal justice, including both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Crime and society: courses that focus on how crime and deviance are shaped by social, economic, and political factors, such as poverty, inequality, race, and gender.
• Criminal justice system: courses that examine the various components of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
• White-collar crime and corporate crime: courses that focus on the study of crime committed by individuals or organizations in the course of their legitimate work, such as fraud, embezzlement, and bribery.

Depending on the specific program, students may also have the opportunity to choose elective courses that align with their interests and career goals. The degree program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers in the criminal justice system, such as law enforcement, correction, probation and parole, as well as in research and non-profit organizations.