Sociology and Criminal Justice MTH 346 Statistics for Scientists At least one course must be taken from each of the following three categories:
SOC 490 Independent Field Work as part of their sociology major. Students are also strongly advised to develop some competence in the use of computer. CS 111 Introduction to Software Applications and Digital Technology covers basic concepts in computer science and digital technology. Students should also consider taking COM 315 Intercultural Communication, completing a minor in intercultural studies, and studying Spanish to increase their opportunities in the labor market.
Social and Cultural Differentiation SOC 212 Cultural Anthropology SOC 213/313 African Americans Through Film SOC 214/314 The Elderly: Lifestyles and Issues SOC 304 Majority-Minority Relations SOC 305 Sex and Gender in Society SOC 310 Social Inequality SOC/CJ 340 Gender and Crime
Major in Sociology with a Concentration in Criminology
Social Organization and Institutions SOC 216/316 Society, Health and Illness SOC 217/317 Marriage and the Family SOC 315 Complex Organizations
The concentration in criminology is an option for sociology majors who are interested in careers in law, crime research, law enforcement, prevention, corrections and criminal or juvenile casework. Students enrolled as sociology majors will combine sociology with conceptual and practical experiences in criminology, preparing them for graduate work or direct entry into the field. Students may also combine the criminology concentration with a major or minor in another discipline such as business, criminal justice, intercultural studies, political science, psychology or urban studies. An individualized program will be set up to meet the particular interests and career goals of each student. The recommended concentration courses are: SOC 301 Social Problems (fall of junior year) SOC/CJ 319 Juvenile Delinquency and the Justice System (fall of senior year) SOC/CJ 408 Criminology (spring of junior year) SOC 490 Independent Field Work (senior year) Students should consult with sociology
Social Intervention SOC 301 Social Problems SOC/CJ 319 Juvenile Delinquency and the Justice System SOC/CJ 408 Criminology A student may submit one credit of independent study, SOC 491 or 492 and one credit of field experience, SOC 490 toward the sociology major if taken for a letter grade. Majors seeking a bachelor of science degree, rather than a bachelor of arts degree, must take any two mathematics courses offered by the Department of Mathematics except MTH 325, 326, 440 and 441. Students pursuing both a sociology major and a social work minor may apply only SOC 211 toward both the major and minor. At least four of the eight required sociology courses must be taken at Elmhurst College. Courses in sociology and social work may be accepted in transfer from other colleges. Students are strongly advised to take
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