Sociology and Criminology Major Advising

Sociology Curriculum Overview

SOC/CRM Sequencing for Majors First Semester: SOC/CRM 300 –Pre-req./Co-req.: MAT 111 (or higher, excluding MAT 141, 142), STT 215, or math placement score of 4 Complete math pre-req/co-req.. by fall of junior year! Next Semester: SOC/CRM 301 –ONLY if the above pre-reqs. are met

SOC/CRM Sequencing for Majors Next Semester: –Criminology (CRJ & CRM tracks): CRM 495 –Sociology (General track): SOC 490 –Sociology (Public track): SOC/CRM 391 Next Semester: –Sociology (Public track): SOC 496 – ONLY if all pre-reqs are met All SOC & Public SOC/CRM majors must complete SOC 360 before capstone!

Criminology/ Criminal Justice Public Sociology/ Criminology Sociology SOC/CRM 300 Pre-req: MAT 111 (or higher, excluding MAT 141, 142) OR STT 215 OR math placement score of 4 Note: Complete math pre-req. by fall of junior year! First Semester Next Semester Next Semester SOC/CRM 301 Note: ONLY if above pre-reqs. are met CRM 495 SOC/CRM 391 Note: SOC 360 pre-req. SOC 490 Note: SOC 360 pre-req. SOC/CRM 496 Next Semester Next Semester SOC 105 OR CRM 105 Note: A “C” or better is required in either of these courses

Begin with the end in mind What semester do you want to graduate? –To graduate you MUST have 124 credits Complete university studies requirements Complete electives of your choice A minimum of 39 credits from SOC/CRM –CRM students are only allowed 1 “D” in your major reqs. –SOC students must earn a “C” in all courses in the major *You must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the major!

Thematic Transdisciplinary Clusters Students must complete a cluster OR minor OR double major 9 hours accumulated over 3 courses Students will declare their Cluster theme formally with the Registrar’s office and will select courses with at least 2 different departmental prefixes from 1 of the 6 approved clusters. Clusters that include sociology &/or criminology classes: For a complete list of all Clusters and approved courses please see: For info on how to declare a cluster: If you are trying to declare a cluster or minor, and you cannot find it as an option to add, it may be that you have to change catalogue years. See your advisor to get this process started. SociologyCriminology Gender & Social Justice (2) Global Diversity (2) Human Behavior (6) Immigration (1) Public Health & Human Dev. (4) Gender & Social Justice (2) Human Behavior (1)

Explorations Beyond the Classroom Every student must complete one approved EBC experience. It may be double counted – in the major or in other university studies components You do not have to complete EBC in SOC/CRM, but you can if you choose to. Other choices include: –Study Abroad –Certified Internship Program (for info  see Career Services) –For a complete list of all approved courses in this requirement, please see your academic catalog: =%22university+studies%22&returnto=search

Writing Intensive & Information Literacy You will get 6 hours in Writing Intensive in SOC/CRM 300 and in your SOC/CRM capstone. –You will need three additional hours in writing intensive. You will get 6 hours of Information Literacy from SOC/CRM 300 and in your SOC/CRM capstone. –You will need three additional hours in information literacy.

Some Common Mistakes 1)Failing to accumulate 124 credit hours Repeating a course for which credit was previously earned (D- or better) will NOT result in additional hours of credit 2)Failing to properly transfer credits from other schools Students who take courses at other institutions while enrolled at UNCW MUST complete a transient study form to ensure that a transcript of your completed course work is sent to the UNCW Registrar’s office. Students may transfer up to 93 hours (no more than 64 of which can come from a 2 yr institution) No transfer credit is given for grades of C- or lower Grades earned at other institutions DO NOT impact your UNCW G.P.A. 3)Failing to plan for the Research Methods Sequence Students must earn passing grades in MAT 111 (or higher, excluding MAT 141/142), STT 215, SOC/CRM 300; SOC/CRM 301 and -- depending on your track --the culminating capstone courses, seminars, and/or practica). These courses MAY NOT be taken concurrently 4)Failing to register for graduation Students MUST apply for graduation. Check the registrar’s webpage for graduation application deadline and application form. 5)Failing to maintain a GPA that is 2.00 or higher