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Sociology: Criminology (M.A.)

Master Degree
Idaho State University
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Instruction Method
Online
Time to Degree
2 semesters

About the Program

The mission of the M.A. in Sociology program is to prepare students for careers in sociological practice, research, and/or teaching. We focus on building core skills in social research methodology and theory, as well as tailoring the program to develop secondary skills in areas such as applied data analysis, reporting, and policy development. Our graduates find positions in both the business and non-profit sectors, including in marketing, market research, education, healthcare, criminal justice, and environmental and other non-profits. Other graduates go on to pursue additional graduate education through sociology and social science doctoral degrees, as well as in law and medicine.

For the specialized area in Criminology, students complete 4 required courses for the M.A. in Sociology program (12 credits: SOC 6600, SOC 6620, SOC 6603, and PSYC 6632) and also complete an applied project or thesis (6 credits). In addition, students complete 15 credits of electives from the courses listed below. The interdisciplinary specialized area in Criminology is a shared curriculum between the Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology and the Department of Political Science. Other courses appropriate to the specialized area may be offered by both departments and may be counted as elective courses as approved by the M.A. in Sociology Program Director.

Program Requirements

  • Required Courses take 18 credits, take at least 1 course
    18 credits
    Take the following courses:
    SOC6600 - Advanced Sociological Theory
    3 credits
    SOC6603 - Qualitative Research Methods
    3 credits
    SOC6620 - Advanced Sociological Seminar
    3 credits
    PSYC6632 - Statistics and Res Design II
    3 credits
    SOC6640 - Applied Project
    1 - 6 credits
    SOC6650 - Thesis
    1 - 6 credits
  • Elective Courses take the following courses, take 15 credits
    15 credits
    Take 15 credits from the following electives:
    SOC5531 - Criminology
    3 credits
    SOC5536 - Elite Deviance and Crime
    3 credits
    SOC5538 - Sexual Crimes
    3 credits
    SOC5551 - Victimology
    3 credits
    SOC5552 - Gang Violence
    3 credits
    SOC5553 - Serial Murder
    3 credits
    SOC5555 - Prisons, Reentry, Reintegr
    3 credits
    SOC5556 - Substance Abuse: Family & Comm
    3 credits
    SOC5557 - Fund Forensic Behavioral Sci
    3 credits
    SOC5566 - Rural Soc & Comm Development
    3 credits
    SOC5557 - Fund Forensic Behavioral Sci
    3 credits
    SOC5566 - Rural Soc & Comm Development
    3 credits
    SOC5592 - Topics in Criminology
    3 credits
    ANTH5534 - Forensic Anth & Archaeology
    3 credits
    POLS5542 - Constitutional Law
    3 credits
    POLS5543 - Civil Rights and Liberties
    3 credits
Grand Total Credits
33

* Please note that you must meet with an advisor each semester in order to verify degree completion time as well as online course offerings for the program requirements.