Criminology, BA
The major in Criminology enables students to acquire a theoretical and methodological framework for generating and assessing knowledge about crime and social control. The program draws upon disciplines from statistics to neuroscience to develop a liberal arts approach to the subject of crime.
The minimum total course units for graduation in this major is 34. Double majors may entail more course units.
For more information: http://crim.sas.upenn.edu/
For information about the General Education requirements, please visit the College of Arts & Sciences Curriculum page.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| College General Education Requirements and Free Electives | ||
| Foundational Approaches + Sectors1 + Free Electives | 20 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Requirements | ||
| CRIM 1000 | Criminology | 1 |
| CRIM 1100 | Criminal Justice | 1 |
| CRIM 4000 | Research Seminar in Experiments in Crime and Justice | 1 |
| Socio-Political Context of Crime | ||
| Select 3 Socio-Political Context of Crime courses | 3 | |
| Bio-Psychological-Social Analysis of Crime | ||
| Select 3 Bio-Psychological-Social Analysis of Crime courses | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice Research | ||
| Select 2 Criminal Justice Research courses | 2 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 3 Criminology electives | 3 | |
| Total Course Units | 34 | |
- 1
You may count no more than one course toward both a Major and a Sector requirement. For Exceptions, check the Policy Statement.
- 2
Students completing a minor elective track are exempt from the 2 course units of Criminology electives.
Honors
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.4 in the major.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| CRIM 4001 | Senior Research Thesis | 1.0 |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.