2016-2017 University Catalog
Criminology, Law and Society, BS
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Banner Code: LA-BS-CLS
Web: cls.gmu.edu
College:College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department: Criminology, Law and Society
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.
For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see the Academic Policies section of the catalog.
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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).
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: ▲ Concentration in Homeland Security and Justice (HSJ)
15 credits chosen from: ▲ Concentration in Law and Society (LAWS)
15 credits chosen from: 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. Mason Core (40 credits)
Note: some Mason Core requirements may already be fulfilled by the major requirements listed above. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisors to ensure they fulfill all remaining Mason Core requirements.
Expand each item below for a link to specific course lists for each category.
Foundation Requirements (15-19 credits)
Core Requirements (22 credits)
Synthesis/Capstone Requirement (minimum 3 credits)
Electives
Any remaining credits may be completed with elective courses to bring the degree total to 120.
Degree Total: Minimum 120 credits
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