Sociology and Criminology Major Advising

Criminology Curriculum Overview

Sociology Curriculum Overview

SOC 495: Senior Seminar SOC 495 is now senior seminar Fall topic: Life, Death and Sociology Senior standing required

Public Sociology/ Criminology Criminal Justice Public Sociology/ Criminology Sociology First Semester SOC 105 OR CRM 105 Note: A “C” or better is required in either of these courses Next Semester 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! Next Semester SOC/CRM 301 Note: ONLY if above pre-reqs. are met Next Semester CRM 495 SOC/CRM 391 SOC 495 Next Semester SOC/CRM 496

Public Sociology and Public Criminology Two semester sequence: Fall 3 credits, Spring 6 credits Community-based research project Practicum Great preparation for graduate school and employment University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Fall 2017-Spring 2018 research topic: Childhood victimization with Dr. Vanderminden

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. Future EBC Courses in SOC/CRM: SOC 460: Sociology of Poverty (Spring 2018) CRM 405: Criminal Justice Administration (Extension) (Spring 2018) CRM 490: Criminal Justice Practicum Info session March 29th at 7pm in Bear Hall 101 Contact Dr. Santana (santanas@uncw.edu) for more information 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: http://catalogue.uncw.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=11&poid=1117&hl=%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 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 Failing to register for graduation Students MUST apply for graduation. Check the registrar’s webpage for graduation application deadline and application form. http://www.uncw.edu/reg/graduation-deadlinesApp.htm Failing to maintain a GPA that is 2.00 or higher