Sociology
Major Requirements - 37 Credit Hours
The student
must complete all of the following:
SOCI 131 General Sociology -- 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 233 Crime & Delinquency -- 3 Credit Hours
BSHS301 Statistical Analysis -- 3 Credit Hours
SOCI331 Methods of Research -- 3 Credit Hours
The student
must complete at least two of the following basic courses:
SOCI 108
Cultural Anthropology -- 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 200 Global Demography -- 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 & 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 & 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
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 w/lab)
*Math or Technology Course
Social
Sciences -- 6 Credit Hours
*Societal or Intercultural
*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 & 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 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 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
Advising
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.
Advising
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.
