Criminology Learning Goals and Outcomes

Student Learning Goals

Upon completion of the Sociology or Criminology major, students will have acquired . . .

• A basic understanding of the perspectives operating within Sociology and Criminology.
• The critical writing and reading skills necessary for graduate work and professional careers.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Apply the following core concepts: social change, socialization, stratification, social structure, institutions and social differentiation by race/ethnicity, gender, and class.
• Compare and/or contrast theoretical perspectives in reference to a social phenomenon.
• Compare and/or contrast basic methodological approaches and procedures in gathering, analyzing and interpreting data.
• Construct an analytical thesis statement that states what their essay or research paper is attempting to argue.          
• Distinguish between primary and secondary sources.
• Critique texts or sources in their own words.