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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

Criminology, Law and Society Minor


Banner Code: CLS
Web: cls.gmu.edu

College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences  
Department: Criminology, Law and Society  

Through the minor in criminology, law and society, students develop knowledge of the principles, institutions, and practices of the systems for administering justice. It provides a solid foundation for students seeking to supplement their major area of study, to develop knowledge and skills needed for justice-related occupations, or to lay the foundation for possible law school or graduate study in the justice field. Students obtain an overview of the justice system and develop advanced knowledge of selected features of the justice system.

Students should plan their course of study with a criminology, law and society advisor assigned by the program. The minor must be approved by the director before graduation. 

For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

Minor Requirements


Students pursuing this minor must complete 15 credits in criminology, law and society with a minimum GPA of 2.00. Eight credits of course work must be unique to the minor.

One required course (3 credits)


Four courses (12 credits) in CRIM


Three of the courses must be upper-level. CRIM 479, 480, and 498 may not be used to fulfill this requirement.

Total: 15 credits