Sociology – Master of Arts: Criminology Concentration

Program Competencies

1. Students will be expected to understand sociological theories and quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
2. Students will demonstrate application of theories and methodologies in reviewing scholarly works and in conducting original research.

Program Requirements

Core Requirements

SOC 604	Proseminar	3
SOC 615	Quantitative Research Methods	3
SOC 617	Globalization	3
SOC 650	Social Thought and Theory	3
SOC 655	Qualitative Research Methods	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Choose one of the following plans:

PLAN A (Thesis)

CRIM 600	Advanced Topics in Criminology	3
SOC/CRIM 601	Criminology Theory	3
SOC/CRIM	600-level elective	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Completion of an approved thesis (six hours)

SOC 699	Thesis	6
Total Credit Hours:		6

PLAN B (Non-thesis)

CRIM 600	Advanced Topics in Criminology	3
SOC/CRIM 601	Criminology Theory	3
SOC/CRIM	600-level elective	9
Total Credit Hours:		15

Complete a comprehensive exit examination.

Total Credit Hours: 30