Criminology Minor

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The objective of the undergraduate minor in Criminology is to develop an educational basis either for graduate work or for professional training in the modern urban criminal justice system.

Total Minor Credit Hours: 18

Minor Core Credit Hours: 6

CCJ 3024 - Survey of the Criminal Justice System Credit(s): 3
CCJ 3117 - Theories of Criminal Behavior Credit(s): 3

Minor Elective Credit Hours: 12

Select a minimum of four upper-level (12 credit hours) courses with a CCJ, CJC, CJE, and CJL prefix.

Additionally:DSC 3013 - Terrorism and Homeland Security and DSC 3594 - Introduction to Intelligence Analysis are also approved by the department.

Additional electives as approved for the major by the department.

Note: CCJ 4933 - Selected Topics in Criminology can be taken under different topic title for up to 30 hrs.

CCJ 4900 and CCJ 4910 (prior approval required) are variable credit courses that will be taken S/U.

GPA Requirement

A minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher in minor coursework.

Grading Requirement

Students minoring in criminology will be subject to the Department’s “2 D/F” rule (no more than one D+ or below allowed in a Criminology course).

Courses for the minor may not be taken on an S/U basis.

Residency Requirements

A minimum of 12 semester hours must be completed at USF.

Other Requirements

Students who are minoring in Criminology will not be permitted to register for CCJ 4934 - Seminar in Criminology capstone requirement as it is designated for Criminology majors only.

At least 12 credit hours must be completed at USF.

CCJ 4934 Seminar in Criminology and CCJ 4940 Internship are restricted to Criminology majors only. Students in the minor are not eligible to take these two courses.

Advising Information

Contact the undergraduate advisor at crimadvise@usf.edu.

Tampa: https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/criminology/undergraduate/appointments.aspx

St. Petersburg: https://www.usfsp.edu/academic-advising/

Sarasota Manatee: https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/academics/academic-resources/academic-advising/

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