Sociology – Master of Arts: Criminology Concentration

Program Competencies

1. Students will be expected to understand research design as they review scholarly works in sociology and criminology.
2. Students will be expected to understand sociological and criminological theories and their application in research.
3. Students will be expected to understand and use quantitative methodologies in conducting research.
4. Students will be expected to understand and use qualitative methodologies in conducting research.

Program Requirements

Core Requirements

SOC 604	Proseminar	3
SOC 615	Quantitative Research Methods	3
SOC 650	Social Thought and Theory	3
SOC 655	Qualitative Research Methods	3
Total Credit Hours:		12

Choose one of the following plans:

PLAN A (Thesis)

CRIM 600	Advanced Topics in Criminology	3
SOC/CRIM 601	Criminology Theory	3
SOC/CRIM 600-level elective		6
Total Credit Hours:		12

Completion of an approved thesis (six hours)

SOC 699	Thesis	6
Total Credit Hours:		6

PLAN B (Non-thesis)

CRIM 600	Advanced Topics in Criminology	3
SOC/CRIM 601	Criminology Theory	3
SOC/CRIM 600-level elective		12
Total Credit Hours:		18

Complete a comprehensive exit examination.

Total Credit Hours: 30