Welcome to Criminology!
Criminology is swiftly expanding with careers in areas such as crime prevention, insurance fraud, law enforcement, urban crisis and response, the juvenile justice system, research diversion programming corrections and many areas in homeland security.
Our mission at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, is to provide a comprehensive education in criminology that will prepare students to succeed as professionals and leaders in the field. The major is excellent preparation for any career that deals with at risk populations, the justice system, social work, or the law.
If you have any questions about the major, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Dr. Sande Harte
Professor & Chair, Sociology
sharte@msmu.edu
Degree Requirements
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BS Degree in Criminology+-
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Core Requirements
SOC 1: Introduction to Sociology
CRI 110: Juvenile Delinquency
CRI 111: Criminology
SOC 117: Quantitative Research Methods
SOC 160: Diversity in Society
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SOC 161: Majority-Minority Relations
CRI 197: Capstone and Internship Experience
Plus 7 Courses From the List Below:
CRI 109: Forensic Studies: Criminalistics
CRI 113: Community Policing
CRI 114: Corrections
CRI 116: Criminal Justice
CRI 119: Urban Crisis Response and Management
CRI 122: Criminal Policy and Practice
CRI 123: Crime and Minorities
CRI 145: Ethical Dilemmas in Criminology
CRI 156: Introduction to Parole and Probation
CRI 158: Mental Health Issues in Criminal Behavior
SOC 115: Sociology of Violence
SOC 127: Family Systems Theory and Violence
SOC 161: Majority-Minority Relations
SOC 162: Human Rights
SOC 179: Human Trafficking
SOC 180: Social Stratification
Total of 39 units for the Criminology major.
For those students currently employed in law enforcement and allied fields in the justice system, SOC 117 and CRI 197AB are not requirements, but are strongly encouraged. 36 units, plus all general studies requirements.
Criminology Minor
CRI 110: Juvenile Delinquency
CRI 111: Criminology
CRI 116: Criminal Justice
Plus, 3 additional upper division Criminology courses for a total of 18 units.
Courses Recommended For Careers in Probation and Rehabilitation:
SOC 103: Introduction to Group Process/Group Therapy
SOC 104: The Family
SOC 106: Introduction to Psychotherapy
SOC 107: Anger Management
SOC 108: Substance Abuse Counseling
SOC 120: Case Management
SOC 134: Mediation and Negotiation
SOC 151: Youth Counseling
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Criminology - Weekend, Evening & Online+-
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Choose your own schedule. Instruction takes place on select weekends, evenings, in-person or online. Combine all formats, or choose the one that works for you.
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