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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Required Courses
- SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology (3)
- CRI 109 Forensic Studies: Criminalistics (3)
- CRI 110 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
- CRI 111 Introduction to Criminology (3)
- CRI 113 Community Policing (3)
- CRI 114 Corrections (3)
- CRI 115 Sociology of Violence (3) or CRI 127 Family Systems Theory and Violence
- CR 116 Criminal Justice (3) or CRI 122 Criminal Policy and Practice
- CRI 119 Urban Crisis Response and Management (3)
- CRI 123 Crime and Minorities or SOC 180 Social Stratification
- CRI 197AB Internship (6)
- SOC 117 Quantitative Research Methods
- SOC 120 Case Management (3)
- SOC 160 Diversity in Society (3)
Total units required for BS in Criminology: 45
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.
Minor in Criminology
- CRI 109 Forensic Studies: Criminalistics (3)
- CRI 110 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
- CRI 111 Criminology (3)
- CRI 114 Corrections (3)
- CRI 116 Criminal Justice (3)
- CRI elective (from above CRI courses)
Total units required for Minor in Criminology: 18
Additional recommended courses for careers in Probation and Rehabilitation:
- SOC 103 Introduction to Group Process/Therapy
- SOC 104 The Family
- SOC 106 Introduction to Psychotherapy
- SOC 107 Anger Management
- SOC 108 Substance Abuse Counseling
