Criminology Learning Outcomes
Criminology majors will have met all of the following Learning Outcomes upon graduation:
Foundations
- Demonstrate an understanding of the criminal justice system and the communities affected by it
- Engage in critical thinking about justice, inequity, and public safety in the U.S. and globally as demonstrated through written and oral communication
- Develop proficiency in articulating the main debates within the current literature in Criminology as well as emerging and innovative approaches to addressing crime
Skills and Knowledge
- Conduct and create an original research project
- Analyze theories of crime, justice, and race and evaluate how and to what extent criminal justice practices are influenced by these theories
- Effectively communicate through written assignments and oral presentations proposed solutions to common questions and issues within criminology and justice studies
Application
- Apply the knowledge and skills acquired through the Criminology major to service, restorative approaches to criminology, and to principles of social justice and human dignity through coursework, an internship, and a senior capstone course
- Demonstrate the qualifications and experience needed for employment, law school, or graduate education
- Articulate and implement post-graduation career and learning goals