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May 13, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Criminology & Justice Studies, B.A.
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The 120 credit hour Criminology & Justice Studies major at Avila University is viewed broadly as encompassing the scientific study of crime, criminals, the criminal justice system, crime prevention, and the treatment of offenders. The program is interdisciplinary and integrative in nature, drawing upon several academic disciplines and paradigms for theoretical and methodological approaches. This degree is popular for students planning careers in areas such as law enforcement, corrections, probation, and parole at local, state, and national levels. Students in the Criminology & Justice Studies major will be prepared with the leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills necessary for a successful career and/or graduate school education in areas such as law, sociology, psychology, and public administration.
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Core Curriculum: 38 - 51 credit hours
Please review the Core Curriculum page for course options.
Required Core Courses
Students in the Criminology & Social Justice, B.A. program must take the following Liberal Arts core course regardless of whether the core is otherwise met:
Liberal Arts, Philosophy
Criminology & Justice Studies Major Requirements (45 credit hours)
The candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Justice Studies must complete all the general degree requirements, as stated in this catalog, plus the following major requirements:
Electives (minimum of 31 credit hours)
Technology Requirement
Computer competency will be demonstrated by successful completion of CR 230 /SO 230 /SW 230 within the major.
Outcomes
In addition to the above listed course requirements, Criminology majors will be expected to meet the following program outcomes:
Outcome 1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method as employed in criminology and criminal justice (SO 101 , SO 230 , SO 260 , SO 322 , SO 351 , SO 360 , SO 397 , CR 264 , CR 352 , CR 420 , CR 430 , CR 499 ).
Outcome 2.
Demonstrate an understanding of criminal justice institutions (SO 366 , CR 262 , CR 350 , CR 354 , CR 362 , CR 364 , CR 368 , CR 495 ).
Outcome 3.
Demonstrate an understanding of how issues of diversity and social justice relate to criminology and criminal justice (SO 340 , CR 440 , CR 450 ).
Assessment
The outcomes of the criminology and justice studies major and minor are assessed through a wide variety of quizzes, written assignments, and oral presentations in the required courses. A capstone experience for the major provides an overall assessment of each of the outcomes.
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