Criminology Sept 7 2012 Welcome and Introductions Sociology Faculty whose area of expertise is in criminology Dr Barranco Dr Haynes Dr Matthews Dr Rader Dr May Criminology Advisor ID: 252176
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Informational Meeting Criminology
Sept 7, 2012Slide2
Welcome and Introductions
Sociology Faculty whose area of expertise is in criminology…
Dr.
Barranco
Dr. Haynes
Dr. Matthews
Dr
. Rader
Dr. May
Criminology Advisor
Jackie ChavezSlide3
MSU criminology degree focuses on:
Crime/victimization types, trends, & patterns
The motivations & social causes of crime/ victimization
The correlates of crime (race, gender, class, age, context)
Social & Legal Reponses to crime/victimization
Social
Legal
Policies/programmingSlide4
Career Options with a Criminology Degree
Justice related fields
including: law enforcement; probation and parole; community based prevention and control programs; court based programs; and corrections.
Help seeking fields
including: substance abuse counseling, drug abuse treatment facilities, victim service agencies.
Post-graduate studies
in Sociology, Criminology, and Law and Legal Studies.Slide5
Major Core (18 hours)
CRM 1003 Crime and Justice in America
CRM 2003 Crime, Justice and Inequality
CRM 3603 Criminological Theories (writing requirement)
SO 3213 Intro Social Research (computer literacy requirement)
SO 4803 Social Research Practice
CRM 4803 Senior Seminar in Criminology
***SO1003 Intro Sociology MUST be takenSlide6
Major Electives (18 hours)
Criminal Behavior and Motivation Area (6 hours)
CRM 3503 Violence in the U.S.
CRM 4233 Juvenile Delinquency
CRM 4243 Drugs, Crime and Control
CRM 4253 White Collar Crime and Elite Deviance
Social Dimensions of Crime Area (6 hours)
CRM 3343 Gender, Crime and Justice
CRM 3353 Race, Crime and Justice
CRM 3363 Globalization and Crime
CRM 4323
Victimology
Crime Control Policy and Practice Area (6 hours)
CRM 3103 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
CRM 3113 Community Crime Prevention and Policy
CRM 4513 Correctional Systems
CRM 4523 Law and SocietySlide7
Internship Elective
Available to students who have completed 24 hours, have over a 2.5 GPA, and are selected by the internship coordinator.
6 credit hour internship (150 contact hours with the agency) ONLY in summer.
Contact me if you plan to do an internship the next semester for specific details.Slide8
Senior Thesis Elective
Available for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours, have at least a 3.0 GPA
Students who qualify and have an interest in the senior thesis option will work individually with a faculty member to produce a research paper on approved topic in criminology.
Designed for students wishing to pursue graduate school or law school.Slide9
Transfer Credit
ONLY 2 courses will count from community college in the major. One will be the introduction course.
CRM 1003
One electiveSlide10
MSU Curriculum Advising and Program Planning (CAPP) report
Learn to use your CAPP!
Take a look at what you still need and make a list to bring with you to pre-registration.
Be the captain of your own ship! YOU are ultimately responsible for your graduation in a timely manner. Slide11
Important Links
Criminology Program Page
http://
www.sociology.msstate.edu/undergraduate/index.php?undergrad=crm
Criminology Research Guide
http://
guides.library.msstate.edu/content.php?pid=368255
Arts and Sciences Core Course Requirements
http://
www.comm.msstate.edu/pdfs/as_req.pdfSlide12
Pre-Registration
PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PRE-ADVISING! Mid-October
Come with a plan – it may not be perfect but it will help us help you.
Taking care of your holds.
Don’t change your schedule without speaking to your advisor.Slide13
Plan Ahead!
CHECK YOUR EMAIL: KEEP IT CLEAN!
75 hour check sheets
Will put a hold on your account!
ROTC forms
Type it up before you come to see me.
LSK classes
Make an appointment!
Academic suspension/dismissal
Fill out ALL the forms before you make an appointment with me. Slide14
DR. MAY’S HOURS
Office hours! Come by any time!
MWF 9-10 and 11-12
Thursday 9-12Slide15
Ms. Chavez’s Hours
Tuesday- 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday- 1:00 p.m. –
3:00 p.m.Slide16
SPRING PREREGISTRATION ADVISING DATES
Wednesday, October 24, from 1 – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 25, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Friday, October 26, from 11:00
am
– 1:00 p.m.
Monday, October 29, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 30, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 31,
11:00 am
– 1:00 p.m.Slide17
Student Etiquette
Salutations and communication
Abiding by classroom policies
Professional interaction w/ other students and professors/instructors
Office hours/appointments – teaching is only part of our job
Chain of commandSlide18
Why this matters…
Internships
Letters of recommendation
Small world
In the real world…