Sociology and Criminal Justice, Dual BA

The dual degree program in Sociology and Criminal Justice is designed to make it easier for students to complete these two majors (in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences and School of Public Affairs, respectively).

General Requirements

A minimum of 120 hours including the UCCS general education courses must be completed with a cumulative CU grade point average of 2.0; at least 45 of these hours must be at the upper-division level (courses numbered 3000-4999).
Standard LAS/SPA college general education and Compass Curriculum courses are required.
No more than 54 hours of SOC and no more than 54 hours of CJ course work can count towards the degree.
The last 30 hours of the degree must be completed while registered in the School of Public Affairs and the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at UCCS.
Courses numbered below 1000 do not count toward degree completion.

Criminal Justice Major Requirements

A minimum of 25 credit hours of CJ course work and 3 credit hours of PAD course work, at least 18 credit hours of which must be upper-division (3000+ level).
All courses counting toward the Criminal Justice major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Sociology Major Requirements

A minimum of 34 credit hours of SOC course work, at least 18 credit hours of which must be upper-division (3000+ level).
All courses counting toward the Sociology major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

For further information, please contact:
Dr. Michele Companion, Sociology Department Chair: mcompani@uccs.edu; (719) 255-4141
Dr. Anna Kosloski, Director of the BA in Criminal Justice: akoslosk@uccs.edu; (719) 255-4044

Course Requirements

Criminal Justice Courses

Sociology Courses

SOC 1110 - Introduction to Sociology
SOC 3070 - Social Research Methods
SOC 3150 - Modern Sociological Theory Should be completed prior to senior year. Must be taken at UCCS.
SOC 3170 - Social Statistics Should be completed prior to senior year. Must be taken at UCCS.
Complete three of the following substantive courses. Must be taken at UCCS.
SOC 3280 - Asian American Communities
SOC 3290 - Perspectives on Race and Ethnic Relations
SOC 3310 - Sociology of the Family
SOC 3410 - Sociology of Law
SOC 4040 - Sociology of Gender and Sexuality
SOC 4080 - Men and Masculinities
SOC 4110 - Sociology of Homelessness
SOC 4170 - Advanced Statistics and Methods
SOC 4190 - Deviant Behavior
SOC 4200 - Sociology of Poverty
SOC 4240 - Sociology of Dis/Ability
SOC 4300 - Sociology of Sport
SOC 4310 - Class, Stratification and Power
SOC 4380 - Globalization and Development
SOC 4400 - Contemporary Social Movements
SOC 4600 - Critical Analysis of Capitalism
SOC 4660 - Sociology of Medicine
SOC 4960 - Juvenile Delinquency

Summit Experience

Complete either the honors or standard-track capstone requirement.

Honors Track

Students completing the honors track will receive departmental honors upon successful completion and graduation.

Standard Track

Complete one SOC course with a Compass Curriculum Summit flag. Courses on the Substantive list that have a Summit flag may double count. Options may include the following courses. Additional options may be available in any given semester. Contact the sociology department chair, Dr./Professor Michele Companion, at mcompani@uccs.edu, for more information.

Elective Courses

Complete 6 credit hours of SOC and CJ courses to meet total and upper-division credit hours. At least 3 credit hours must be from SOC.

Sociology Field Test

Complete the Sociology Field Test.