MSU's criminology and criminal justice program focuses on understanding the causes of crime. You will explore topics like problem-solving in the courts, drug and mental health treatment, and innovations in theoretical and empirical work in the study of etiology, prevention and treatment of crime.
Coursework includes:
- Global crime and terrorism
- Working with offenders
- Police culture
Location
These programs are offered at the Morehead campus.
Options
You may pursue the following program areas and minors:
Program Requirements
- The first step is admission to Morehead State University, see MSU's admission requirements.
- For course lists and program requirements please refer to the undergraduate catalog.
- You must complete 48 credit hours of sociology and criminology courses including the senior capstone, an internship and internship seminar as well as a research methods and data analysis course. You must also maintain a 2.25 cumulative GPA in the major and earn a C or better in all required course work for the major. You will complete an exit exam for the major and be a part of a survey for graduates.
- View courses and curriculum.
Career Opportunities
Criminology is a growing field with numerous employment opportunities at local, state and federal levels, including:
- Community treatment centers
- Corrections
- Court administration
- Federal criminal justice administration
- Homeland security
- Juvenile justice
- Law and law enforcement
- Public defender offices
- Substance abuse counseling
Career Services offers career planning, interview and resume preparation assistance, internship placement, and services to help you find a job after you graduate.