Criminology

• CRIM 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits
• CRIM 110 – Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice 3 Credits (satisfies core requirement)
• CRIM 200 – Criminal Law 3 Credits
• CRIM 205 – Criminological Theory 3 Credits
• CRIM 260 – Criminal Procedure and Admissibility of Evidence 3 Credits
• CRIM 263 – Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 Credits
• CRIM 264 – Introduction to Corrections 3 Credits
• CRIM 270 – Juvenile Justice 3 Credits
• CRIM 301 – Criminology Research Methods 3 Credits (satisfies core requirement)

An extensive number of available electives to extend your expertise

• CRIM 401 – Advanced Criminological Seminar 3 Credits (satisfies core requirement)
• CRIM 450 – Criminal Justice Ethics 3 Credits

Our students have the option to participate in specially designed internships where they are immersed into a proactive professional experience that provides a personalized window into their selected profession.

• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General
• State Police/Local Law Enforcement
• Federal, State, and County Prisons
• Coroner’s Office
• Prosecutor’s Office
• Public Defender’s Office
• Sheriff’s Department
• Victim’s Services
• Addictions Counseling
• Juvenile and Adult Probation and Parole
• Court of Common Pleas

• Knowledge Base in Criminology – Students will demonstrate depth of fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings to discuss how criminological principles apply to social phenomena;
• Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking – Students will demonstrate skills and concepts in interpreting behavior and evaluating research to draw conclusions about criminological phenomena;
• Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World – Students will demonstrate proficiency with the formal regulations that govern professional ethics in criminology and demonstrate that they have adopted the values that will contribute to positive outcomes in personal and professional settings and in building a society responsive to multicultural and global concerns;
• Communication – Students will demonstrate the ability to construct a cogent argument, present information orally and/or in written form, engage in discussion of criminological concepts, explain the ideas of others, and express their own ideas with clarity, as well as produce a research study or other criminological project; and
• Professional Development – Students will be able to apply criminology-specific content and skills to succeed in postbaccalaureate employment, graduate school, professional school, and/or professional organizations. The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology is intended to prepare students for entry-level and certain mid-level criminal justice positions as well as for graduate or professional school. The program has a social justice focus that advances the same core values as stated above in the Associate Degree introduction section.