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Criminology

Criminology studies the etiology, prevention, control, and treatment of crime and criminal behavior. Traditionally this field of study has been closely aligned with the discipline of sociology, and the focus has been on the social origins of crime and criminal behavior, as well as societal reactions towards it. The criminology program at Holy Names University is interdisciplinary in nature. It consists of a combination of sociology and psychology coursework, as well as several courses dealing specifically with the subject of crime and criminal justice.

The goals of this program are (1) to promote a greater understanding of crime and criminal behavior within the United States and cross culturally, including the relevant empirical studies of these issues; (2) to develop the skills needed to think critically about crime, criminal behavior, 49 Communication Studies / Computer Systems / Criminology Undergraduate Programs and Courses 50 and the criminal justice system; (3) to have students think about the relationship of social justice to criminal justice; (4) to enhance skills in oral and written communication; and (5) to learn to apply criminological knowledge and skills in the community, public service, work and/or advanced study.

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Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

Preparation for the Major:

PSYC 1 Introduction to Psychology
SOCI 1 Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 63 Statistical Methods
CRIM 1 Introduction to Criminology

Major Requirements: (30 upper-division units)

SOCI 108(W) Field Methods
CRIM 120 The Criminal Justice System
CRIM 135 Juvenile Delinquency & Juvenile Justice
CRIM 163 Theoretical Images of Deviance and Social Control
CRIM 196 Internship in Criminology

Forensics concentrators would do all three of the following Psychology courses; Generalists would choose two.

PSYC 160 Psychology of Personality
PSYC 167 Counseling Theories
PSYC 168 Psychopathology

Generalists would do three of the following Sociology courses; Forensics concentrators would choose two.

SOC 160 The City
SOC 162 Contemporary Social Problems
SOCI 165 Racial and Ethnic Issues
SOCI 169 Power and Powerlessness

The Minor (21 units)

The Minor must include the following: CRIM 001, CRIM 120, CRIM 135 and CRIM 163

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The Criminology major prepares students for work in the specific areas of law enforcement or probations, juvenile justice, the courts, corrections, or victimology, as well as graduate work in sociology, forensic and counseling psychology, social work, and the law. In keeping with the mission of HNU, the overall program is concerned with promoting social justice and the common good for those working within the criminal justice system.

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