Sociology and Criminal Justice Degree Requirements

Sociology Major Requirements – 37 credit hours

The student must complete all of the following:

SOCI 131 General Sociology – 3 credit hours

SOCI 233 Crime and Delinquency – 3 credit hours

BSHS210 Statistical Analysis – 3 credit hours

SOCI331 Methods of Research – 3 credit hours

The student must complete at least two of the following social/cultural diversity courses:

SOCI108 Cultural Anthropology – 3 credit hours

SOCI200 Global Demography – 3 credit hours

SOCI240 Social Inequality – 3 credit hours

SOCI250 Racial & Ethnic Minorities – 3 credit hours

The student must complete at least one of the following basic courses:

SOCI 231 Marriage and Family – 3 credit hours

SOCI 232 Human Sexuality – 3 credit hours

Approved Sociology electives – 16 credit hours

Sociology Minor Requirements – 18 credit hours

The student must complete all of the following:

SOCI 131 General Sociology – 3 credit hours

SOCI 233 Crime and Delinquency – 3 credit hours

Approved Sociology Electives – 12 credit hours

B.A. Criminal Justice Major Requirements – 39 credit hours

The student must complete all of the following:

BSHS 301 Statistical Analysis – 3 credit hours

POLI 100 Introduction to Political Science – 3 credit hours

SOCI 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice – 3 credit hours

SOCI 131 General Sociology – 3 credit hours

SOCI 203 Criminal Law – 3 credit hours

SOCI 205 Criminal Procedures – 3 credit hours

SOCI 233 Crime & Delinquency – 3 credit hours

SOCI 320 Criminal Justice Administration – 3 credit hours

SOCI 331 Methods of Research in the Behavioral Sciences – 3 credit hours

Criminal Justice Electives – 9 credit hours

And choose one course from the following:

SOCI400 Contemporary Law Enforcement Issues – 3 credit hours

SOCI400A Studies in World Criminal Justice: Terrorism – 3 credit hours

SOCI400B Studies in World Criminal Justice: Comparative Justice Systems – 3 credit hours

SOCI460 Internship – 3 credit hours

A.A. Law Enforcement Requirements – 62 credit hours

The student must complete all of the following:

SOCI 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice – 3 credit hours

SOCI 131 General Sociology – 3 credit hours

SOCI 203 Criminal Law – 3 credit hours

SOCI 205 Criminal Procedures – 3 credit hours

SOCI 233 Crime & Delinquency – 3 credit hours

ENGL 120 Introductory English Composition – 3 credit hours

ENGL 121 Intermediate English Composition – 3 credit hours

SCTH 130 Principles of Speech – 3 credit hours or

SCTH 138 Human Communication – 3 credit hours

Criminal Justice Electives – 9 credit hours

General Electives – 9 credit hours

Math, Science and Technology – 6 credit hours

*Science Course (1 class with lab)

*Math or Technology Course

Social Sciences – 6 credit hours

*Societal or Inter-cultural

*Personal or Interpersonal

Arts and Humanities – 9 credit hours

*Bible (1 course)

*Language or Arts / Humanites course (2 courses)

Individual Enrichment / Life Skills – 2 credit hours

*Wellness

*Application / Creation of Literature or Fine / Performing Arts

Criminal Justice Minor Requirements – 18 credit hours

The student must complete all of the following:

SOCI 203 Criminal Law – 3 credit hours

SOCI 205 Criminal Procedures – 3 credit hours

SOCI 233 Crime and Delinquency – 3 credit hours

Criminal Justice Electives – 9 credit hours

Minor in Political Science

The political science minor provides a dynamic course of study that can enhance students preparation for employment in fields of law and law enforcement, business, sociology, and public service. This minor explores the relationship between politics in theory and politics in action. Students have the opportunity (not required) to practice what is learned through participation in a variety of campus activities, committees, and organizations.

This minor is offered as a cooperative learning experience from the Behavioral Science and History Departments at Kansas Wesleyan University.

Minor in Political Science – 18 credit hours

The student must complete all of the following:

Required Courses – 12 credit hours

POLI100 Introduction to Political Science – 3 credit hours

POLI300 U.S. Constitution and Government – 3 credit hours

POLI120 American Legal Systems – 3 credit hours

POLI200 Public Policy – 3 credit hours

Electives – 6 credit hours

HIST105 World Civilization I – 3 credit hours

HIST106 World Civilization II – 3 credit hours

POLI320 Political History – 3 credit hours

SOCI400A Studies in World Criminal Justice: Terrorism – 3 credit hours

SOCI400B Studies in World Criminal Justice: Comparative Justice Systems – 3 credit hours

Recommendations for Sociology Major:

Students are advised to take approximately 16 hours, on average, per semester. While most of the major is not sequenced, and the Liberal Studies program has tremendous flexibility, students are advised the following sequence:

Freshman Year – English Composition I and II, Speech, General Sociology, Crime & Delinquency, a Computer course

Sophomore Year – A Math Course, Sociology Electives

Junior Year – Statistics, Methods of Research

Senior Year – Professional courses/Internship

The other courses in the major and Liberal Studies courses and general electives should be spread throughout, with general attention being paid to the course number. Students should be cognizant of courses offered on an every other year or infrequent basis.

Recommendations for Criminal Justice Major:

Students are advised to take approximately 16 hours, on average, per semester. While most of the major is not sequenced, and the Liberal Studies program has tremendous flexibility, students are advised the following sequence:

Freshman Year – English Composition I and II, Speech, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Crime & Delinquency, a Computer course

Sophomore Year – A Math Course, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedures

Junior Year – Statistics, Methods of Research, and criminal justice electives

Senior Year – Professional courses/Internship

The other courses in the major and Liberal Studies courses and general electives should be spread throughout, with general attention being paid to the course number. Students should be cognizant of courses offered on an every other year or infrequent basis.