UMass Boston

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Core Courses (9 Credits)

• SOCIOL 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s)
• SOCIOL 104 - Introduction to Systems of Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s)
• SOCIOL 262 - Criminology 3 Credit(s)

Advanced Systems of Criminal Justice Course (3 Credits)

Take one course from the list below.

• SOCIOL 337 - The Police in Society 3 Credit(s)
• SOCIOL 338 - Criminal Court 3 Credit(s)
• SOCIOL 363 - Punishment and Corrections 3 Credit(s)

Advanced Criminology Course (3 Credits)

Take one course from the list below.

• SOCIOL 316 - Family Violence 3 Credit(s)
• SOCIOL 362 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 Credit(s)
• SOCIOL 364 - Internet, Society, and Cyber Crime 3 Credit(s)
• SOCIOL 365 - Victimology 3 Credit(s)
• SOCIOL 367 - Drugs and Society 3 Credit(s)

Sociology Electives (6 Credits)

Take two additional Sociology courses which may include any additional courses from the advanced requirements.

For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.

Complete 21 credits from seven courses, including three core requirements, one advanced systems of criminal justice course, one advanced criminology course, and two sociology electives.

Pass/fail: Only one course taken pass/fail may be applied toward the minor.
Residency: At least four courses for the minor must be completed at UMass Boston. No transfer courses may be applied toward the advanced systems of criminal justice and advanced criminology requirements.
Course level: No more than six credits of 100-level courses may be applied toward the minor. Graduate courses in Sociology may not be used toward the minor.
Course reuse: Students majoring in Sociology or Social Psychology may only apply SOCIOL 101 toward both programs.

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