The major seeks to create critical thinkers who can analyze the subject of security from multiple perspectives and within local, state, national, and international contexts—all increasingly blurred in today’s globalized world.
Offered On Campus, Online and at UCG
The B.S. in Criminology is offered through traditional face-to-face and online environments on Lander’s main campus in Greenwood and through a blended/hybrid environment at the University Center of Greenville.
At Lander’s main campus and online, students can pursue this degree within a four-year timeframe. Students at the University Center of Greenville (UCG) are likely to have 60 hours of coursework or an associate’s degree, so the timeframe is likely two years or less.
Lander’s main campus offers options for courses that are face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Courses at the UCG are in a hybrid mode, but a full course load of 12-15 hours would likely involve some online courses for progress toward completing the degree. UCG students also have the option of taking courses on Lander’s main campus.
While the entire program is offered online, an advantage of pursuing this program on the main campus is the closer relationships and mentorship by faculty as well as opportunities for undergraduate research. Students in any degree mode are encouraged to pursue internships and experiential learning.
Goals and Objectives:
Criminology majors will:
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts, processes, and institutions;
- demonstrate the ability to think critically;
- demonstrate written and oral communication skills; and
- demonstrate the ability to apply concepts and theories.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Core Skills |
|
||
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Inquiry I | 3 | |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Inquiry II | 3 | |
| MATH 211 |
Statistical Methods I |
3 | |
|
B. Humanities and Fine Arts |
6 | ||
| C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines) |
|||
| SOCI 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Behavioral and Social Perspectives elective | 3 | ||
| D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning | |||
| Approved Science or Mathematics | 3 | ||
| Approved Lab Science | 4 | ||
| E. Founding Documents of the United States | |||
| POLS 101 |
American National Government |
3 | |
| F. World Cultures | 3 | ||
| G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
| University Requirement | |||
| FALS 101 | 15 FALS-approved events |
0 |
|
| Total General Education Requirements | 35 | ||
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
| MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
|
|---|---|---|
| CRIM 101 | Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRIM 210 | Corrections, Probation, and Parole OR CRIM 250 Community Relations and Policing |
3 |
| CRIM 309 | Juvenile Delinquency OR CRIM 403 Criminological Theory |
3 |
| SOCI 398 | Methods of Social Research | 3 |
| CRIM 490 | Internship | 3 |
| CRIM 499 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|
|
Category #1 (select 2) |
6 |
|
Category #2 (select 3) |
9 |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 33 |
| Additional Electives | 52 |
| TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE | 120 |
- Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
- See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses
