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Program checklist · BA

Criminology BA

Misericordia University · Dallas, PA

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Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Credits (computed from items)
159-165
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
214069
CourseShelf checklist
CK_214069_594150a5
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Requirements:

44 items
  1. In addition to the Core curriculum of , students are required to complete 27 credits of required courses in the Criminology major (nine of which will meet core requirements) and 18 credits of electives in Criminology for a total of 45 credits in the major (up to 14 of which may also meet core requirements). A minimum of 36 credits of free electives are required for degree requirements, with the potential for as many as 50 credits of free electives necessary if all 14 credits of electives that could be double-counted with core requirements are taken
    Not resolved to a course
    48-49
  2. Required Courses
    Not resolved to a course
  3. CRM 101
    Introduction to Criminology
    As published: “CRM 101 Introduction to Criminology”
    3
  4. MTH 115
    Basic Statistics
    As published: “MTH 115 Basic Statistics”
    3
  5. PSY 123
    Introduction to Psychology
    As published: “PSY 123 Introduction to Psychology”
    3
  6. SOC 101
    Comparative Sociology
    As published: “SOC 101 Comparative Sociology”
    3
  7. POL 210
    Introduction to the American Legal System
    As published: “POL 210 Introduction to the American Legal System”
    3
  8. POL 223
    The U.S. Homeland Security System
    As published: “POL 223 The American Homeland Security System”
    3
  9. CRM 301
    Research Methods in Criminology
    As published: “CRM 301 Research Methods in Criminology”
    3
  10. POL 410
    American Constitutional Law
    As published: “POL 410 American Constitutional Law”
    3
  11. CRM 401
    Capstone in Criminology
    As published: “CRM 401 Capstone in Criminology”
    3
  12. In addition to the required courses above, students must also complete of Criminology electives, selecting from the following courses with the consultation of their advisor
    Not resolved to a course
    18
  13. CHM 116
    Introduction to Forensic Chemistry
    As published: “CHM 116/116L Forensic Chemistry”
    3
  14. SOC 122
    Social Problems
    As published: “SOC 122 Social Problems”
    3
  15. SOC 221
    Race, Ethnicity, and Culture
    As published: “SOC 221 Cultural Minorities”
    3
  16. POL 211
    The Trial in American Life
    As published: “POL 211 The Trial in American Life”
    3
  17. POL 332
    U.S. Homeland Security Issues: Threats, Challenges, and Solutions
    As published: “POL 332 U.S. Homeland Security Issues”
    3
  18. POL 411
    Constitutional Encounters
    As published: “POL 411 Constitutional Encounters”
    3
  19. PSY 290
    Psychopathology
    As published: “PSY 290 Psychopathology”
    3
  20. PSY 336
    Forensic Psychology
    As published: “PSY 336 Forensic Psychology”
    3
  21. CRM 450
    Internship in Criminology
    As published: “CRM 450 Internship in Criminology (; maximum 6 credits in total)”
    3-6
  22. CRM 480
    Independent Study
    As published: “CRM 480 Independent Study in Criminology (maximum )”
    3
  23. CRM 485
    Special Topics in Criminology
    As published: “CRM 485 Special Topics in Criminology”
    3-6
  24. SEQUENCE OF REQUIRED COURSES
    Not resolved to a course
  25. First Year, First Semester
    Not resolved to a course
  26. CRM 101
    Introduction to Criminology
    As published: “CRM 101 Introduction to Criminology”
    3
  27. MTH 120
    Mathematical Reasoning
    As published: “MTH 120 (Math Ways of Knowing)”
    3
  28. WRT 101
    University Writing Seminar
    As published: “WRT 101 University Writing Seminar”
    3
  29. PSY 123
    Introduction to Psychology
    As published: “PSY 123 Introduction to Psychology or SOC 101 Comparative Sociology (Behavioral/Social Science Ways of Knowing)”
    3
  30. RLS 121
    Theology and the Quest for Meaning
    As published: “RLS 121 or PHL 100 (Religious Studies or Philosophy Core)”
    3
  31. Total Credits 15
    Not resolved to a course
  32. First Year, Second Semester
    Not resolved to a course
  33. PSY 123
    Introduction to Psychology
    As published: “PSY 123 Introduction to Psychology or SOC 101 Comparative Sociology (Core Elective 1)”
    3
  34. RLS 121
    Theology and the Quest for Meaning
    As published: “RLS 121 or PHL 100 (Religious Studies or Philosophy Core)”
    3
  35. Core course in FA, ENG, HIS, or NAT SCIENCE (Arts, Film & Music, English, History, or Natural Science w/ Lab Core)
    Not resolved to a course
    3-4
  36. Total Credits 15-16
    Not resolved to a course
  37. Sophomore Year, First Semester
    Not resolved to a course
  38. POL 210
    Introduction to the American Legal System
    As published: “POL 210 Introduction to the American Legal System”
    3
  39. MTH 115
    Basic Statistics
    As published: “MTH 115 Basic Statistics (Core PLO #3)”
    3
  40. Core course in FA, ENG, HIS, or NAT SCIENCE (Arts, Film & Music, English, History, or Natural Science w/ Lab Core)
    Not resolved to a course
    3-4
  41. Core Elective PLO #1, #2, or #4
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  42. Total Credits 15-16
    Not resolved to a course
  43. Sophomore Year, Second Semester
    Not resolved to a course
  44. Core Elective PLO #1, #2, or #4
    Not resolved to a course
    3

Free Core Elective (Any Core PLO) 3 credits

2 items
  1. Criminology Elective 3
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  2. Criminology Elective 3
    Not resolved to a course
    2

Free Core Elective 3 credits

31 items
  1. Total Credits 15
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Junior Year, First Semester
    Not resolved to a course
  3. CRM 301
    Research Methods in Criminology
    As published: “CRM 301 Research Methods in Criminology”
    3
  4. CORE 300
    Core Capstone
    As published: “CORE 300 Capstone: The Liberal Arts in Context (PLO #5)”
    3
  5. Criminology Elective 3
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  6. Free Elective
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  7. Total Credits 15
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Junior Year, Second Semester
    Not resolved to a course
  9. POL 223
    The U.S. Homeland Security System
    As published: “POL 223 The U.S. Homeland Security System”
    3
  10. Criminology Elective 3
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  11. Free Elective
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  12. Total Credits 15
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Senior Year, First Semester
    Not resolved to a course
  14. POL 410
    American Constitutional Law
    As published: “POL 410 American Constitutional Law”
    3
  15. Criminology Elective 3
    Not resolved to a course
    5
  16. Free Elective
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  17. Total Credits 15
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Senior Year, Second Semester
    Not resolved to a course
  19. CRM 401
    Capstone in Criminology
    As published: “CRM 401 Capstone in Criminology”
    3
  20. Criminology 3
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  21. Free Elective
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  22. Total Credits 15
    Not resolved to a course
  23. MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION IS 120
    Not resolved to a course
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    Not resolved to a course
  26. Share this Page
    Not resolved to a course
  27. Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
    Not resolved to a course
  28. Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
    Not resolved to a course
  29. Print (opens a new window)
    Not resolved to a course
  30. Help (opens a new window)
    Not resolved to a course
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