Criminology
Explore Issues in Criminal and Social Justice
Fascinated by how laws are constructed, why they are broken, and how our society responds to crime? The 花椒直播 criminology program may be a perfect fit for you.
As an applied discipline, criminology is a unique combination of sociology, law, psychology, social work, and science that analyzes how laws are created, why laws are broken, and reactions of society to those who break the law.
Why Choose USM?
Most criminal justice programs only study technical elements of crime and the criminal justice system. USM鈥檚 criminology program also examines the nature and function of crime, including society鈥檚 influence and response to behavior, blending:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Law
- Political Science
- Research
We鈥檒l help prepare you for the field with unique partnership opportunities that other programs don鈥檛 offer. Graduates with a major in criminology find many and varied career opportunities in the criminal justice field including, law enforcement, corrections, juvenile programs, and advocacy.
What Can You Do with a Criminology Degree?
The Leavenworth-Lansing area and its proximity to the Kansas City area offers a wealth of practicum resources that are tailored to the individual student's goals and interests, including placement for internships and careers in:
- Federal, state, and local law enforcement
- Corrections
- Juvenile corrections
- Victim services
- Social service agencies
Starting salaries in these professions generally range from $30,000 to $40,000. Many graduates pursue advanced criminology, criminal justice, sociology or psychology degrees, which can immediately increase your salary potential.
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Freshman Year
Fall Semester (14 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
| 3 | EN 111 | English Comp |
| 2 | GE 100 | 花椒直播 Experience |
| 3 | SO 110 | Intro to Sociology* |
| 3 | GEN ED Exploration: Arts | |
| 3 | GEN ED Exploration: Humanities |
Spring Semester (16 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
| 3 | GEN ED Foundational: 花椒直播 Spirituality | |
| 3 | EN 112 | English Comp II |
| 4 | MA 134 or Higher | Quant. Literacy |
| 3 | CR 270 | Police, Courts, Probation, and Parole* |
| 3 | General Elective |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (15 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
| 3 | CR 280 | Introduction to Criminal Law* |
| 3 | Humanities | |
| 3 | General Elective | |
| 3 | General Elective | |
| 3 | General Elective |
Spring Semester (15 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
| 3 | Natural Science with Lab | |
| 3 | Criminology Elective | |
| 3 | General Elective | |
| 3 | General Elective | |
| 3 | General Elective |
Junior Year
Fall Semester (15 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
| 3 | CR 450 | Criminology* |
| 3 | Criminology Elective (upper level) | |
| 3 | General Elective | |
| 3 | General Elective | |
| 3 | General Elective |
Spring Semester (15 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
| 3 | CR 352 | Ethics in Criminology* |
| 2 | PS 463 | Supreme Court and Civil Liberties* |
| 3 | Criminology Elective | |
| 3 | General Elective | |
| 3 | General Elective |
Senior Year
Fall Semester (15 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
| 3 | CR 520 | Crime Data Analysis* |
| 3 | Criminology Elective (upper level) | |
| 3 | Criminology Elective (upper level) | |
| 3 | Theology | |
| 3 | General Elective |
Spring Semester (15 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
| 3 | CR 590 | Criminology Capstone* |
| 3 | Criminology Elective (upper level) | |
| 3 | Criminology Elective (upper level) | |
| 3 | General Elective | |
| 3 | General Elective |
* Criminology Major required course
42 credits in courses that are 300- to 500-level are required
12 additional upper-level credits are needed to meet the required minimum and may be met through general education or general elective courses
GEN-ED Exploration related to Behavior/Social requirements will be met through the program.
Meet the Faculty
Roger Bonner, Ph.D.
Program Director Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Criminology
Roger.Bonner@stmary.edu
913-758-6154
Mead 403E
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Andrew Whitford, MS
Instructor
Andrew.Whitford@stmary.edu
913-758-6321
Mead 403B
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913-682-5151
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Have Questions? Contact Us.
花椒直播
admiss@stmary.edu
913-682-5151
See the staff/faculty directory