The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice is a four-year interdisciplinary program in the study of crime and the administration of the justice system. The “criminal justice system” study consists of law enforcement, courts, and corrections as a system for the administration of city, county, state, and federal laws and procedures. The University strives to endow students with the skills necessary for critical knowledge, communication, personal growth, and real-world application opportunities within the Criminal Justice discipline. The curriculum includes an historical overview of the stages of development through which the criminal justice system has evolved and the current state of the system. A broad range of analyses will be offered to meet the academic needs of both professional students who plan future careers in the criminal justice field and those already employed in the criminal justice system.
The primary focus of the program is on the interrelationship of the criminal justice system with other social institutions: crime prevention; the types of crimes and the classification of offenders; causes and remediation of deviant behavior; policing and crime control; the court; probation and parole; rehabilitation; treatment and group counseling programs; and statistical methods in the measurement and analysis of crime.
A Suggested Course Sequence for the Political Science Major
Year 1 Fall Spring
ENG 113 Intro. to College Comp 3 ENG 123 College Comp/Research 3
MTH 143 College Algebra 3 MED 103 Public Speaking 3
UNIV 102 College 101 3 KIN 113 Health and Wellness 3
KIN 101/111 Personal Fitness/Sport 1 Fine Arts Core 3
Language I 3 Language II 3
Science I 4 Science II 4
World Literature I, II, or American Lit 3 Behavioral Science Core 3
HIS 213/223 U.S. History I or II 3 Diversity Core I 3
REL 203/PHI 213 Religion 3 PSC 203 Info. Management 3
* PSC 113 U.S. Government 3 Elective 3
Total hours 16 Total hours 16
* PSC Core Requirement
Year 3 Fall Spring
PSC 143 Intro to Political Science 3 PSC 363 Ancient Political Theory or
PSC 473 Modern Political Theory 3
PSC 233 Soc. Science Statistics I 3 Political Science Elective 3
PSC 373 Public Administration 3 Political Science Elective 3
Diversity Core II 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Total hours 15 Total hours 15
Year 4 Fall Spring
PSC 253 Comparative Government 3 Political Science Elective 3
Political Science Elective 3 PSC 483 Senior Seminar 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Total hours 15 Total hours 15
Psychology is a relevant field of study for many professions and careers in psychology, as well as, other professions, such as: social work, counseling, education, medicine and health, business and industry, and law and criminal justice. The curriculum is flexible and can be tailored to meet each student’s needs and interests to prepare them for careers and/or advanced study in psychology or other areas.
A SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE FOR THE PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
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Year 1
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Fall
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Spring
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ENG 113 Intro. College Comp
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3
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ENG 123 College Comp. II
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3
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MTH 143 College Algebra
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3
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MED 103 Public Speaking
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3
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UNIV 102 College 101
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2
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KIN 113 Health and Wellness
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3
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KIN 101/111 Personal Fitness/Sport
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1
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Fine Arts Core
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3
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Language I
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3
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Language II
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3
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CSC 103 Intro to Computers
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3
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Total hours
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15
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Total hours
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15
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Year 2
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Fall
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Spring
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Science I
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4
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Science II
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4
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PSC 233 Social Science Statistics I
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3
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PSY 263 Human Growth and Develop
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3
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HIS 213/223 U.S. History I or II
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3
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PSC 113/123 US or Texas Gov.
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3
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REL 203/PHI 213
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3
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Diversity Core I
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3
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PSY 113 Intro to Psychology
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3
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World Literature I, II, or American Lit.
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3
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Total hours
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16
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Total hours
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16
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Year 3
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Fall
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Spring
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PSY 333 Theories in Psychology
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3
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PSY 463 Counseling Theory/Applic.
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3
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Psychology Elective
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3
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PSY/SOC 373 Methods in Social Research
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3
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Psychology Elective
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3
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Psychology Elective
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3
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Diversity Core II
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3
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Psychology Elective
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3
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Elective
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3
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Elective
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3
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Total hours
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15
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Total hours
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15
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Year 4
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Fall
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Spring
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PSY 493 Field Placement
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4
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PSY 453 Senior Seminar
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3
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Psychology Elective
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3
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Elective
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3
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Elective
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3
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Elective
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3
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Elective
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3
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Elective
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3
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Elective
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3
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Elective
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3
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Total hours
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16
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Total hours
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15
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THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY (SOC)
The curriculum in the field of Sociology is designed to:
1. Provide broad knowledge and understanding of the organization, institutions, culture, and processes of society.
2. Make clear the interrelatedness of Sociology and other social disciplines.
3. Provide the viewpoints and tools essential for significant, systematic, and study and interpretation of social problems.
4. Prepare students for advanced study in graduate and professional institutions and for work.
5. Incorporate technology into the discipline.
6. Help students master the nine core competencies.