You are in the official 2006-2007 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Criminology
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Criminology Major
A grade of C or higher is required for all courses to be counted toward the major (excluding CR/NC classes).
Criminology - Corrections Option Major
requirements (47 units)
Lower-division requirements: (see note 1): CRIM 1 (see note 9), 2, 20, 35
(10 units)
Upper-division core (see note 2): CRIM 100, 102, 109, 112, 170 (see note
6), 174, 199 (19 units)
Upper-division requirements: CRIM 118, 130, 134, 181 (12 units)
CRIM electives: CRIM 113, 117, 120, 126, 127, 131, 136T, 139, 140, 141,
160T, 175, 176, 177, 190, 192; PAX 100, 110, 120 (6 units)
Criminology - Law Enforcement Option Major
(47 units)
Lower-division requirements: (see note 1): CRIM 1 (see note 9), 2, 20, 35
(10 units)
Upper-division core (see note 2): CRIM 100, 102, 109, 112, 170 (see Note
6), 174, 199 (19 units)
Upper-division requirements: CRIM 113, 117, 127, 108 or 180 (12 units)
Crim electives: CRIM 118, 120, 126, 130, 131, 134, 136T, 139, 140, 141,
160T, 174, 175, 176, 177, 190, 192; PAX 100, 110, 120 (6 units)
Criminology - Victimology Option Major
(50 units)
Lower-division requirements: (see note 1): CRIM 1 (see note 9), 2, 20, 35
(10 units)
Upper-division core (see note 2): CRIM 100, 102, 109, 112, 170 (see note
6), 174, 199 (19 units)
Upper-division requirements: CRIM 118, 134, 175, 176, 177, 182 (18 units)
CRIM electives: AAIS 146; CLAS 116; CRIM 139, 140, 141, 192; WS 126; PAX
100, 110, 120 (3 units)
General Education requirements (51 units)
Electives and remaining degree requirements (19-22 units)
(see Degree Requirements); may be used toward
a double major or minor
Total (120 units)
Advising Notes
- Lower-division courses should be taken before upper-division courses.
- Upper-division core should be taken prior to upper-division electives.
- Department policy requires that students should see their advisers prior to registration each semester.
- No General Education Integration or Multicultural/International course offered by the Department of Criminology may be used to satisfy the General Education requirements for criminology majors.
- CR/NC grading is not permitted in the major with the exceptions of CRIM 1, 108, 131, 180, 181, 182, 199, and 281.
- CRIM 170 must be taken no later than the first semester of the student's junior year.
- Any course that meets the upper-division writing skills requirement cannot be applied to the major requirements.
- General Education and elective units may be used toward a double major or minor (see double major or departmental minor). Consult the appropriate department chair, pro gram coordinator, or faculty adviser for further information.
- Freshmen and transfer students majoring in criminology must take CRIM 1 during their first semester.
Criminology Minor
CRIM 2, 20, 100 (9 units)
Upper-division CRIM electives (12 units)
Total (21 units)
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CRIM 100, 120, and 153 may still be used to meet requirements for both
General Education and the minor, for catalogs prior to the 1999-2000 General
Catalog.
Note: The Criminology Minor also requires a 2.0 GPA and 6 upper-division units in residence.
Honors Program
The Department of Criminology Honors Program has several major components that are completed over the course of two years. Students will annually (during the fall semester) participate in an honors core course. They will take two of the following: CRIM 100H, 102H, and 170H. These courses are designed to provide and advance study of research, theory, and administration in criminology. In addition, students will annually (during the spring semester) participate in an honors seminar (CRIM 160H) that explores specialized areas, new developments, and synthesis of criminological processes, thought, and theory. During their senior year, members of the honors program will participate in a honors internship, which will be specialized to their degree concentration (law enforcement, corrections, or victimology.)
The program provides highly qualified advanced students with the opportunity to sharpen their analytical abilities and expand their knowledge of criminology. Minimum criteria for application to the program include second semester sophomore standing, GPA of at least 3.25 prior to enrollment, GPA of 3.4 for each semester after enrollment, letters of recommendation, and acceptance by the Honors Committee. Applications are accepted in the spring semester for the following academic year. Successful students will graduate with a B.S. in Criminology with Honors Distinction, an inscribed Smittcamp bronze medallion awarded at graduation, and special recognition at convocation and commencement.
Graduate Education
A note about graduate education: Students considering careers in research should consult with their advisor regarding additional coursework to prepare for graduate schools in the social sciences. Such courses may include supplemental work in research methods and statistical and other forms of analysis; they may also be offered inter-departmentally. Students are also encouraged to consider developing a research-based independent study in consultation with faculty members.
Master of Science Degree Requirements
Under the direction of a graduate adviser, each student prepares and submits a coherent program individually designed within the framework that follows.
Core (12 units)
CRIM 200, 201, 202, 203
Electives (15 units)
Select criminology or related areas 200-series (under special circumstances
a maximum of 6 upper-division units may be allowed)
Culminating experience (3 units)
Thesis or Project: 298 or 299 (3 units) or Comprehensive Exam and CRIM 295
(3 units).
Total (30 units)
Graduate-Level Writing Competence. The university requires that students have graduate-level writing abilities before being advanced to candidacy for the master's degree. The Graduate Writing Skills requirement for the graduate program in criminology is met by passing the writing component of CRIM 200. Please see the program's Graduate Writing Requirement Policy for more information.
Advising Notes
- Each student must see the graduate coordinator each semester prior to registering.
- 2. All students must complete required core courses as a condition of advancement to candidacy.
- 3. All students must meet the graduate writing requirement. See the
program coordinator for details.
(See also Admission to Graduate Standing, Advancement to Candidacy, Program Requirements, Foreign Language Requirements, and Criteria for Thesis and Project.)
Victim Services Certificate
The Department of Criminology and the Kremen School of Education and
Human Development jointly offer the Victim Services Certificate. The purpose
of this program is to provide appropriate educational experiences for matriculating
students and practitioners. The certificate provides the opportunity for
developing knowledge and skills necessary for individuals working with crime
victims.
Program Prerequisites. (1) completion of 60 units of undergraduate
coursework, and (2) completion of one general course in psychology, sociology,
anthropology, health science, or child and family studies.
Program Requirements. A minimum of 12 units is required; three units
must be taken in each of the four areas:
1. Theory (3 units)
CRIM 175
2. Victim Issues (3 units)
CRIM 140; WS 108, 109, 116; EHD 107
3. Service Delivery (3 units)
CRIM 176; SWRK 128
4. Legal/Social Policy (3 units)
CRIM 177; CRIM/WS 126
In addition, three units field experience (CRIM 182) is available. For additional
information or advising, contact the Department of Criminology.
Criminal Justice Counseling Specialist Certificate
of Advanced Study
Individuals who are fully classified and advanced to candidacy in (or graduates of) the Master of Science in Criminology may elect to take courses leading to the Criminal Justice Counseling Specialist Certificate of Advanced Study. The certificate program is co-sponsored by the Department of Criminology and the Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Rehabilitation. It is designed to enhance professional skills for counseling service within the criminal justice system.
In addition to coursework required for the Master of Science in Criminology, students seeking the Criminal Justice Counseling Specialist Certificate of Advanced Study are required to take a total of 16 units in Counseling (in addition to prerequisite COUN 174/PSYCH 174 or equivalent), six of which may be used as electives in the Master of Science in Criminology. The certificate courses are COUN 176, 200, 208, 232, and 239. The required certificate courses for the M.S. in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy option, and Rehabilitation Counseling option students include CRIM 130, 153, 201, 203, and 281 with CRIM 100 as a prerequisite. (Please note: Counseling students must meet with a criminology adviser a semester prior to enrolling in CRIM 281.)
Certificate in Alcohol/Drug Studies
The Department of Criminology is participating in a certificate of special study awarded to those students who successfully complete a minimum of 12 units of interdisciplinary academic coursework in the area of alcohol and drug abuse. (For complete details, see Health and Social Work Interdisciplinary Courses in this catalog.)
Certificate in Peacebuilding and Mediation
The Department of Criminology is participating in a certificate with
the Peace and Conflict Studies Program. (For complete details, see Peace and Conflict Studies.)
Criminology
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