Criminology B.A.

B.A. in Criminology
Eight-Semester Degree Plan

In addition to the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Graduation Requirements (see under Degree Completion Program Policy), the following course requirements must be met.

State minimum core requirements may vary by individual, based on placement and previous credit granted. Once all core requirements are met, students may substitute with general electives in consultation with their academic adviser.

First YearUnits
FallSpring
ENGL 10103 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)13  
Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1:1
MATH 11103 Quantitative Reasoning (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1113)
or MATH 11003 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103)
3  
or any MATH or STAT course numbered higher than MATH 11003
SOCI 10103 General Sociology (ACTS Equivalency = SOCI 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3, 4.1, and 4.2)13  
World language at the Elementary I (10103) level or higher3  
State Minimum Core—U.S. History or Government (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)13  
ENGL 10203 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)1  3
Select one course from the following:  3-4
MATH 22003 Survey of Calculus (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2203)
MATH 20503 Finite Mathematics
MATH 21803 Mathematical Reasoning in a Quantitative World
MATH 24004 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405)
MATH 21003 Principles of Statistics (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2103)
World language at the Elementary II (10203) level or higher  3
State Minimum Core—Fine Arts (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)1  3
General Electives1  3
Year Total: 15 15
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
State Minimum Core—Science with corequisite lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)14  
State Minimum Core—Social Sciences (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)13  
CRIM 20003 Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice (ACTS Equivalency = CRJU 1023)3  
General Electives15  
SOCI 33103 Social Research (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)  3
CRIM 20403 Sociology of Criminal Law  3
State Minimum Core—Science with corequisite lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)1  4
State Minimum Core—Social Sciences (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)1  3
General Elective  3
Year Total: 15 16
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
SOCI 33004 Social Data and Analysis4  
CRIM 30203 Criminological Theory
or SOCI 30203 Criminological Theory
3  
SOCI 31903 Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)13  
Any credit hours numbered 30000-level or higher or any 20000-level credit hours that have a course prerequisite3  
General Electives13  
CRIM 32003 Corrections and Social Control
or SOCI 32003 Corrections and Social Control
  3
CRIM, SOCI, or cross-listed CRIM/SOCI electives numbered 30000-level or higher  3
State Minimum Core—Humanities (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.2)1  3
Any credit hours numbered 30000-level or higher or any 20000-level credit hours that have a course prerequisite  3
General Electives1  3
Year Total: 16 15
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
SOCI, or cross-listed CRIM/SOCI electives numbered 30000-level or higher6  
Any UA-Fayetteville credit hours numbered 30000-level or higher2  
Any credit hours numbered 30000-level or higher or any 20000-level credit hours that have a course prerequisite1  
General Electives16  
CRIM, SOCI, or cross-listed CRIM/SOCI electives numbered 30000-level or higher  3
General Electives1  10
Year Total: 15 13
 
Total Units in Sequence:  120
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Students must complete the State Minimum Core and the requirements of their major(s) as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. These courses also fulfill many, if not all, of the General Education Requirements. Please visit these pages in the links provided and consult with your academic adviser when making course selections to fulfill these requirements.