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2014-2015 University Catalog

Criminology, Law and Society, BS

Banner Code: LA-BS-CLS

Web: cls.gmu.edu

The bachelor of science in criminology, law and society provides a focused study of the justice system and social, human, and moral problems raised in the justice field. This course of study prepares students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, the courts, investigations, juvenile justice, private and homeland security, and related social and human services.

Students may use up to 18 credits of approved ADJ courses taken at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) or comparable courses at another community college to fulfill the requirements detailed below. Once a student matriculates at Mason, no courses may be taken at another institution without prior written approval from the program and the dean.

This program of study is offered by the Department of Criminology, Law and Society .

For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see the Academic Policies  section of the catalog.

Degree Requirements

Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees , including Mason Core  requirements. Students pursuing a BS in criminology, law and society must complete additional college requirements for the BS degree  in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Students pursuing this degree must complete 60-65 credits within the major, with a minimum GPA of 2.00.

Five core courses (15 credits)

Internship or minor (15 - 20 credits)

Students fulfill this requirement by completing a minimum of 15 credits of internship (CRIM 479  and CRIM 480 ) or meeting the requirements for a minor in a related field (as listed below).

Internship (15 credits)

Minor in a related field (15-20 credits)

Ten elective courses (30 credits) chosen from:

Concentrations (15 credits)

Criminology, law and society majors have the option of obtaining a concentration by completing 15 of their 30 elective credits within one of the following areas. Credits earned in CRIM 490  may be applied to a concentration as appropriate for the content of the course, to be determined by the undergraduate director.

▲ Concentration in Criminal Justice (CJUS)

15 credits chosen from:

Total: 15 credits
▲ Concentration in Homeland Security and Justice (HSJ)

15 credits chosen from:

Total: 15 credits
▲ Concentration in Law and Society (LAWS)

15 credits chosen from:

Total: 15 credits

Total: 60-65 credits

Writing-Intensive Requirement

The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated “writing intensive” in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in criminology, law and society fulfill this requirement by successfully completing CRIM 495 . Students should complete ENGH 302  before taking the writing-intensive course in the major or take the two courses simultaneously.

Degree Total: Minimum 120 credits