Criminology, Minor
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate ability to critically assess and compare the major criminological theoretical perspectives.
- Demonstrate ability to understand, interpret, and apply research methodologies in the field of criminology.
- Apply criminological theories and methods to substantive issues to explain social problems and develop crime-related social policy.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in social analysis of crime and criminal justice institutions.
Outcomes Assessment Activities
- The minor outcomes are assessed within the Criminology major.
Specific Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRIM 101 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| Select 9 credits of upper division criminology electives | 9 | |
| Select 6 additional credits of criminology electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Specific Graduation Requirements
- Minors in criminology require a minimum of 18 semester hours of criminology coursework, of which 9 hours must be upper-division.
- CRIM 101 is required.
- No grades below C are accepted toward the minor.
- A maximum of 3 credit hours of CRIM 494 can be applied towards the 18 credit hours required for the minor.
- Transfer students must complete a minimum of 6 credits of upper-division coursework in criminology at CSU Pueblo.