Certificate: Criminological Theory
Intent to Complete a Certificate in Criminological Theory
The Certificate in Criminological Theory is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the sociological and theoretical underpinnings of the discipline. The certificate will present the foundational theories through the required courses, then allow the student to expand their study of theories through topic-specific options. Students pursuing the certificate may also pursue a major or minor in either program.
Students are required to take CRJ 200 Criminology and SOC 140 Understanding Society: Introductory Sociology as foundation requirements. Students may then choose one class from each concentration area:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Foundation | ||
| CRJ 200 | Criminology | 3 |
| SOC 140 | Understanding Society: Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| Directed Choices | ||
| Criminological Theory | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Culture and Crime | ||
| Crime and Society | ||
| Victimology | ||
| Sociological Theory | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Feminist Theory | ||
| Social Deviance | ||
| Sociological Theory and Literature | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
This is an FHSU advisory certificate. Advisory certificates are typically 9-15 hours of coursework. The certificates are designed by FHSU faculty to provide students a guide to choosing courses that introduce and develop a subject knowledge and/or skills. These certificates may be used to select a focus within a major, to develop additional knowledge and skills to complement a major, or to pursuing a topic of interest with open elective hours.
Courses taken as part of an advisory certificate are listed on the student's transcript, however the advisory certificate is not listed on the transcript. Many FHSU departments provide a completion certificate that students may use to show they completed the advised coursework, and talk about what it added to their degree. Non-degree students may complete the classes outlined in an advisory certificate and receive a completion certificate if offered by the department, however they are not enrolled in a degree plan or eligible for student aid.