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Bachelor of Science in Criminology
128 Semester Hours
This degree offers a practical, theory-based interdisciplinary education that stresses human behavior,
social and cultural dynamics, communication, and leadership. The criminology curriculum addresses the
increasingly complex environment in which professionals, associated with crime analysis, law enforcement,
public safety and security, the criminal justice system, regulatory agencies and social support,
work toward the improvement and transformation of society.
MINOR OPTION (12 semester hours): Optional
| CORE COURSES (45 semester hours) |
| Oral and Written Communication (3) |
| English Composition (3) |
| Literature/Humanities (6) |
| Global Issues (6) |
| Social Sciences (6) |
| Mathematics (3) |
| Natural Sciences (3) |
| Philosophy (6) |
| Religious Studies (6) |
| FOUNDATIONAL COURSES (27 semester hours) |
| PY250 |
General Psychology |
| CR350 |
Introduction to Criminology |
| CR360 |
Introduction to Forensic Science |
| CR383 |
Research Methods (must be taken with the first 18 credit hours at Regis) |
| CR413 |
Crime Analysis |
| COM310 |
Interpersonal Communication |
| PY462 |
Behavioral and Stress Management |
| CR473 |
Decision-Making and Problem Solving in Criminology |
| CR435 |
Poverty, Gender, Race and Crime |
| UPPER DIVISION REQUIRED (6 semester hours) |
| CR425 |
Professional Ethics in Criminology |
| CS493 |
Senior Capstone Organizational Behavior |
| UPPER DIVISION ELECTIVES (30 semester hours) |
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Choose two out of the following three courses: |
| PY426 |
Psychology of the Criminal Mind |
| PY471 |
Abnormal Psychology |
| PY441 |
Social Psychology |
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Choose eight courses from the following: |
| COM407 |
Leadership Principles |
| COM410 |
Strategic Leadership |
| COM437 |
Persuasion, Influence & Motivation |
| COM441 |
Team Leadership |
| CR427 |
Criminal Profiling |
| CR428 |
Children and Violence |
| CR429 |
Family Violence |
| CR430 |
Sexual Homicide |
| CR445 |
Homeland Security |
| CR446 |
Perspectives on Terrorism |
| CR447 |
Interorganizational Communication |
| CR448 |
Legal and Ethical Issues: Homeland Security and Disaster Response |
| CR449 |
Security and Vulnerability |
| CR451 |
Juvenile Delinquency |
| CR496H |
Addictive Behaviors |
| UPPER DIVISION elective course options with the Masters program for seniors who meet criteria (advisor approval required*) |
| MA620 |
Issues in Criminology |
| MA621 |
Development Psychopathology |
| MA622 |
Research Analysis, Interpretation and Application |
| GENERAL ELECTIVES |
| If a minor is completed: |
8 Semester hours |
| If a minor is not completed: |
20 Semester hours |
| Total hours required to complete a Regis degree |
| 128 semester hours |
