Criminology is the scientific study of the nature, extent, causes, control and prevention of criminal behavior in both the individual and in society. Law Studies is the study of meanings, values, practices and institutions of law and legality and examines how law shapes and is shaped by political, economic and cultural forces. Criminology and Law Studies is an interdisciplinary field in the behavioral sciences, drawing from a wide range of disciplines including economics, history, law, psychiatry, psychology, political science and sociology.
Note:
- CRLS 3986 and CRLS 4986 Advanced Internship and Seminar in Criminology and Law Studies may not be counted toward the minor in Criminology and Law Studies.
Minor in Criminology and Law Studies
The minor consists of 18 cr. hrs., including a required introductory Criminology course (3 cr. hrs.), a required introductory Law Studies course (3 cr. hrs.) and four elective courses (12 cr. hrs.).
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| |
CRLS 1001 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
CRLS 2001 | Introduction to Law Studies | 3 |
| 12 |
| Gender and Sexuality in Cross-Cultural Perspective | |
| Culture, Law and Violence | |
| Forensic Science | |
| Philosophy and History of Crime and Punishment | |
| History and Philosophy of Crime and Punishment |
| Advocacy for a Just World | |
| The Family | |
| Methods of Social Research | |
| Social Problems in Urban Society | |
| Race and Racism | |
| Social Movements, Protest and Change | |
| African-American Social Thought | |
| Social Inequality | |
| Sociology of Education | |
| Sociology of Sex and Gender | |
| Capitalism, Socialism and Emancipation | |
| The Social Reality of Crime and Justice | |
| Law and Society | |
| Introduction to Social Welfare and Justice | |
| Advocacy for a Just World | |
| Conflict Resolution and Restorative Justice | |
| Community Organizing | |
| Policy and Practice for Children Impacted by Incarceration | |
| Victim Services and Policies | |
| Advocacy and Social Change: Theory and Practice | |
| Social Welfare and the Law | |
| Global Aid and Humanitarianism | |
Total Credit Hours: | 18 |