Mission Statement
The mission of the Crime and Delinquency Studies program is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the juvenile system, including law enforcement, the judiciary and corrections, and an understanding of how these complex and interrelated systems relate to the total society. The study of Crime and Delinquency draw upon various academic disciplines (e.g., biology, communication, political science, psychology, and sociology).
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science degree is designed primarily for those students who intend to pursue careers in Crime and Delinquency Studies, juvenile justice, law enforcement, government agencies, and other related fields, or who want more extensive preparation in the discipline of Crime and Delinquency Studies for advanced degree programs. Students must earn a GPA of 2.0 or better in their major. Students pursuing the B.S. degree in Crime and Delinquency Studies are required to complete 24 hours "Required Core" courses and are required to complete 21 hours in secondary courses. Students must earn a GPA of 2.0 or better in their major.
For more information: http://www.emporia.edu/socanth/CDSbs.htm
Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Crime and Delinquency Studies traditionally has been a broad based liberal arts degree designed to provide the student with a solid foundation in Crime and Delinquency Studies and course work in a variety of other liberal arts disciplines. The Bachelor of Arts degree program is designed primarily for those students who intend to pursue an advanced degree in Crime and Delinquency Studies, Juvenile Justice, or Law. In keeping with that tradition, students pursuing a B.A. in Crime and Delinquency Studies at Emporia State University are required to complete a total of 36 semester hours in Sociology and Anthropology. All students working toward the B.A. in Crime and Delinquency Studies are required to complete a 24-hour "Required Core" and complete 12 hours in Secondary courses. Students must earn a GPA of 2.0 or better in their major.
For more information: http://www.emporia.edu/socanth/CDSba.htm