Sociology, B.A. - Criminology Subplan/Option: 180 units

Required Core Courses for Major: 40 units

A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required in core courses, including subplan courses, in order to receive a degree in the major.

• SOC 202 - Principles of Sociology II (4)
• PSY 202 - Principles of Psychology (4)
• SOC 204 - Research Methods in Sociology I (4)
• SOC 205 - Research Methods in Sociology II (4)
• SOC 305 - Classic Sociological Theory (4)
• SOC 306 - Contemporary Sociological Theory (4)

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• SOC 307/307A - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3/1) or
• PSY 307/307A - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3/1)

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• SOC 309 - Social Stratification and Inequality (4)
• SOC 402 - Socialization: Self and Society (4)
• SOC 498 - Senior Seminar (4)

Required Subplan/Option Courses: 8 units

• SOC 302 - Criminology (4)
• SOC 360 - Juvenile Delinquency (4)

Elective Subplan/Option Courses: 24 units

• Electives in PSY, SOC, SW 300-400 level                        (12)

       (except for PSY 400 /SOC 400 , SW 402 , and SOC 380 )  

Required Support Courses: 16 units

The following major support courses should be used to satisfy the indicated GE requirements. If these courses are not used to satisfy GE, the total units to degree may be more than 180 units.

• ENG 105 - Freshman English II (4) (A3)
• PHL 202 - Critical Thinking (4) (A3)
• SOC 201 - Principles of Sociology I (4) (D3)
• STA 120 - Statistics with Applications (4) (B4)

Elective Support Courses: 12 units

Select 3 courses from the following:

• ANT 491 - Forensic Anthropology (4) (B5)
• MHR 301 - Principles of Management (4)
• PHL 311 - Philosophical Issues in the Law (4) (C4 or D4)
• PLS 304 - The Criminal Justice System (4)
• PLS 327 - The American Judiciary (4)
• PLS 405 - Jurisprudence (4)
• SW 318 - Contemporary Treatment of Law Violators (4)
• SW 320 - Probation and Parole (4)
• SW 322 - Family Violence (4)

Unrestricted Electives: 12-32 units

Select a sufficient number of courses so that the total from “Required Support”, “Elective Support”, “GE”, and “Unrestricted Electives” is at least 108 units.

General Education Requirements: 68 units

Students should consult the Academic Programs website https://www.cpp.edu/~academic-programs/general-education-course-listings.shtml for current information regarding this requirement. Unless specific courses are stated under Support Courses, please refer to the list of approved courses under General Education Requirements, Areas A through E.

Area A. Communication and Critical Thinking (12 units)

1. Oral Communication
2. Written Communication
3. Critical Thinking

Area B. Mathematics and Natural Sciences (16 units)

1. Physical Science
2. Biological Science
3. Laboratory Activity
4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
5. Science and Technology Synthesis

Area C. Humanities (16 units)

1. Visual and Performing Arts
2. Philosophy and Civilization
3. Literature and Foreign Languages
4. Humanities Synthesis

Area D. Social Sciences (20 units)

1. U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals
2. History, Economics, and Political Science
3. Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnic and Gender Studies
4. Social Science Synthesis

Area E. Lifelong Understanding and Self-development (4 units)