Sociology – Master of Arts: Criminology Concentration

Program Competencies

1. Students will be expected to understand sociological theories and quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
2. Students will demonstrate application of theories and methodologies in reviewing scholarly works and in conducting original research.

Program Requirements

Core Requirements

SOC 604	Proseminar	3
SOC 615	Quantitative Research for the Social Sciences	3
SOC 617	Globalization	3
SOC 650	Social Thought and Theory	3
SOC 655	Qualitative Research Methods	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Choose one of the following plans:

PLAN A (Thesis)

SOC 601	Criminology Theory	3
SOC 625	Deviance	3
SOC/CRIM	600-level elective	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Completion of an approved thesis (six hours)

SOC 699	Thesis	6
Total Credit Hours:		6

PLAN B (Non-thesis)

Students will need to complete a comprehensive exit exam.

SOC 601	Criminology Theory	3
SOC 625	Deviance	3
SOC/CRIM	600-level elective	9
Total Credit Hours:		15

Total Credit Hours: 30