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Undergraduate Bulletin 2010-2012 
    
Undergraduate Bulletin 2010-2012

Criminology, B.A.


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The major in criminology offers a career-enhancing, liberal arts curriculum based upon the sociological study of law, conceptions of justice, and social control, and it provides an understanding of the structural roots of deviance, delinquency, crime, victimization, crime control, and related social policies. Students majoring in criminology undergo a comprehensive program of study and are prepared for professional employment in a number of occupations related to social service and law; for graduate study in criminology, the sociology of law, or justice studies; or for law school. Students are also encouraged to acquire practical experience through internships and service learning opportunities. For additional information regarding the criminology major, students should consult an advisor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology.

Major Requirements:

Forty semester hours chosen in conference with an advisor, including:

Required Courses:


Additional Requirements:


Course substitutions are permitted when deemed necessary in consultation with an advisor and are subject to the approval of the department chair.

A minimum of six courses in the major field must be completed at Dominican.

Internships are strongly recommended.

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