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Nov 23, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025
Criminology
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Criminology is the study of the social conditions that shape the crime rates of any given society. A minor in criminology enhances understanding of the factors that contribute to changes in crime rates over time, between different locations, and between different social groups. Students will become familiar with theories of deviance, criminal justice policies, social policies, and also develop qualitative research skills, including face-to-face interviewing.
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Minors
A minor is defined as a course of study of at least 18 semester hours outside the student’s major. Academic minors may be earned in disciplines as specified by the department faculty. Requirements are a grade point average of 2.0 or higher for 18 or more semester hours.
Courses for the minor may also meet general education or major requirements, and at least 9 of the required hours must be earned in Columbia College coursework. (Transfer courses equivalent to courses designated are accepted toward the minor.)
Majors and minors may not be added to an already earned degree.
In some curricular areas, the College offers courses totaling fewer than 18 semester hours. In these areas, students may earn additional semester hours through transfer credit so the total semester hours earned meets the required number of hours (see Evaluation of Credit and Testing ). Main Campus Day students can participate in cooperative cross-enrollment with the University of Missouri - Columbia and/or Stephens College (see Advising and Registration ).
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