Studying Criminology at Regis

Regis University’s Bachelor of Science in Criminology degree offers a practical, theory-based interdisciplinary education that stresses human behavior, social and cultural dynamics, communication and leadership.
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B.S. Criminology

Degree Overview

Offered both online and on-campus, the B.S. in Criminology degree enables you to explore the inner workings of the criminal mind through an in-depth step-by-step, course-by-course process. Our program introduces you to the increasingly complex environment in which professionals associated with crime analysis, law enforcement, public safety and security, the criminal justice system, regulatory agencies and social support work toward the improvement and transformation of society. Many Regis University Criminology faculty are active or recently retired practitioners who ensure that course material is contemporary, realistic and interesting, while fostering an open exchange of real-world knowledge with their students. 

Read below for more information, or visit the Bachelor's in Criminology page.

As graduate of Regis University's Criminology program, you'll be prepared with an education based on the Jesuit tradition. You'll be empowered to understand, question and confront criminal behavior in order to make ethical and effective contributions to your public and professional organizations.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminology program lays the foundation for you to continue your education in our Master of Science in Criminology program, MBA program, or through other graduate degrees from our School of Humanities & Social Sciences.

Total Degree Requirements: 128 credit hours
Core studies requirements: 45 credit hours
Foundational major requirements: 15 credit hours
Upper division major requirements: 27 credit hours
Minor (optional): 0 or 12 credit hours
General electives:

  • If minor is not selected: 38 credit hours
  • If minor is selected: 26 credit hours

Program Requirements

Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

This degree program requires 128.00 credit hours for completion. Please contact your advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126.

CPS: Undergraduate Core

Advncd Oral/Written

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COM 406, COM 437, EN 325, EN 482, EN 475 (3SH)

English Composition

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EN 203 (3SH)

Global Issues

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Global Issues (6SH)

HU 366 - Leading Lives That Matter

Provides an opportunity to explore the question, "How ought we to live?" in light of educational and professional goals within the context of the Jesuit tradition.

Literature/Hum

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Literature/Humanities (3SH)

Mathematics

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MT 201, MT 204, MT 270 (3SH)

Natural Science

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Natural Science (3SH)

Oral Communication

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COM 210 or COM 211 (3SH)

Philosophy

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All PL courses (6SH)

Religious Studies

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all RC and RS courses (6SH)

Social Science

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Social Science (6SH)

CPS: Criminology Major

CR 350 - Introduction to Criminology

Analyzes social, political, and economic forces that shape the nature, extent and definitions of crime. Includes corporate and government crime; the relationship of racism, sexism and drugs with crime; and imprisonment.

CR 360 - Introduction to Forensic Science

Uses scientific method and thought process to think critically about the evidence of crime.

CR 370 - Criminal Deviance

Study of criminal behavior from a psychosocial approach. Examines various criminological perspectives of criminal behavior as well as specific psychological, biological, and learning factors of those individuals disposed to commit crime.

CR 413 - Crime Analysis

Provides an introduction to crime analysis including its components and history. Covers theory, data collection, crime mapping, crime disorder, problems in law enforcement, and career opportunities.

CR 473 - Dec-Mkng & Prob Solv in Criminology

Examines decision-making models and their impact in criminal justice agencies, outcomes, and stakeholder satisfaction. Explores personal discretion, the role of organizational policies, political and social influences, and the implications of overly influential cohorts, and other professional organizations and citizens.

CPS: Criminology Major

CR 425 - Professional Ethics in Criminology

Investigates ethical issues concerning personal professional ethics, privileged communications, decision-making, use of statistical data, conflicting loyalties, competing social demands and other tensions specific to the criminal justice system.

CR 426 - Psychology of Crime

Evaluating psychological explanations of crime; combining classic theory with new developments in eyewitness testimony, offender profiling and forensic psychology; topics: theoretical history of criminal psychology, interpersonal violence, sexual violence and deviancy, including major sociological theories.

CR 427 - Criminal Profiling

Provides an introduction to the science of criminal investigative analysis which is the process of inferring distinctive personality characteristics of individuals responsible for committing criminal acts. Discussions include wider societal contexts and implications.

CR 429 - Family Violence

Investigates issues associated with the use of aggression against household members, aggression that is against their will and detrimental to their physical, emotional and psychological welfare. Addresses social impact of violence as well as prevention.

CR 430 - Sexual Homicide

Explores the psychological mind of sex crime perpetrators and murderers, including formative influences, contexts of power, patterns and motives. Uses case studies to probe into criminal enterprise, personal cause, group cause and sexual homicides.

CR 445 - Homeland Security

Introduces and defines Homeland Security and the terminology and concepts used by professionals in the field. Identifies First Responders (i.e., FEMA, Secret Service, police departments, etc.) and the challenges and problems associated with each.

CR 446 - Perspectives on Terrorism

Explores current and historical sociological, political, and religious climates, which contribute to acts of terrorism. Examines motivation, direction, funding, responses, impacts and consequences.

CR 483 - Research Methods

Introduces scientific research methodology. Includes qualitative and quantitative research methods. Focuses on interpreting research studies in a critical manner and the skills necessary to begin original research.

CR 494 - Senior Capstone

Provides the culminating experience of the major, focusing on integration and application of theory. Must be completed as graded course work at Regis University. Prerequisite(s): Majors only and 21 SH of upper division CR courses.

Electives

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Three semester hours selected from the following courses:
CR 428, CR 433, CR 448, CR 449, CR 451

Course Descriptions

Listed below are the available courses offered at Regis University within this respective degree program. The courses below include the degree program requirements as well as courses. Please contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

CR 350 Introduction to Criminology (3.00)

Analyzes social, political, and economic forces that shape the nature, extent and definitions of crime. Includes corporate and government crime; the relationship of racism, sexism and drugs with crime; and imprisonment.

CR 360 Introduction to Forensic Science (3.00)

Uses scientific method and thought process to think critically about the evidence of crime.

CR 370 Criminal Deviance (3.00)

Study of criminal behavior from a psychosocial approach. Examines various criminological perspectives of criminal behavior as well as specific psychological, biological, and learning factors of those individuals disposed to commit crime.

CR 413 Crime Analysis (3.00)

Provides an introduction to crime analysis including its components and history. Covers theory, data collection, crime mapping, crime disorder, problems in law enforcement, and career opportunities.

CR 425 Professional Ethics in Criminology (3.00)

Investigates ethical issues concerning personal professional ethics, privileged communications, decision-making, use of statistical data, conflicting loyalties, competing social demands and other tensions specific to the criminal justice system.

CR 426 Psychology of Crime (3.00)

Evaluating psychological explanations of crime; combining classic theory with new developments in eyewitness testimony, offender profiling and forensic psychology; topics: theoretical history of criminal psychology, interpersonal violence, sexual violence and deviancy, including major sociological theories.

CR 427 Criminal Profiling (3.00)

Provides an introduction to the science of criminal investigative analysis which is the process of inferring distinctive personality characteristics of individuals responsible for committing criminal acts. Discussions include wider societal contexts and implications.

CR 428 Youth Violence & Delinquency (3.00)

Examines youth violence, causal variables explaining these aberrant behaviors, the juvenile justice system that contends with this form of violence, and criminological and sociological theories that explain violent juvenile crimes.

CR 429 Family Violence (3.00)

Investigates issues associated with the use of aggression against household members, aggression that is against their will and detrimental to their physical, emotional and psychological welfare. Addresses social impact of violence as well as prevention.

CR 430 Sexual Homicide (3.00)

Explores the psychological mind of sex crime perpetrators and murderers, including formative influences, contexts of power, patterns and motives. Uses case studies to probe into criminal enterprise, personal cause, group cause and sexual homicides.

CR 433 Violence in the Workplace (3.00)

Interdisciplinary examination of and practical approaches to prevention, intervention and dealing with the aftermath of violence in the workplace.

CR 445 Homeland Security (3.00)

Introduces and defines Homeland Security and the terminology and concepts used by professionals in the field. Identifies First Responders (i.e., FEMA, Secret Service, police departments, etc.) and the challenges and problems associated with each.

CR 446 Perspectives on Terrorism (3.00)

Explores current and historical sociological, political, and religious climates, which contribute to acts of terrorism. Examines motivation, direction, funding, responses, impacts and consequences.

CR 448 Homeland Security Legal & Ethical Issues (3.00)

Identifies emerging legal and ethical implementation issues associated with actions taken by response organizations and individuals within those organizations. Discusses new and emerging legislation.

CR 449 Vulnerability and Security (3.00)

Explores theories and practices behind security and vulnerability assessments. Examines existing security practices and assessment models used in organizations. Identifies emerging security concerns and solutions, including monetary resources, to counter potential threats.

CR 451 Juvenile Delinquency (3.00)

Investigates juvenile delinquency in the context of social and political authority, the operations of the criminal justice system, youth culture and youth subcultures, and related social issues. Presents various sociological theories of juvenile delinquency, and examines various historical and contemporary manifestations of juvenile crime and deviance.

Cross listing(s): SO 451.

CR 473 Dec-Mkng & Prob Solv in Criminology (3.00)

Examines decision-making models and their impact in criminal justice agencies, outcomes, and stakeholder satisfaction. Explores personal discretion, the role of organizational policies, political and social influences, and the implications of overly influential cohorts, and other professional organizations and citizens.

CR 483 Research Methods (3.00)

Introduces scientific research methodology. Includes qualitative and quantitative research methods. Focuses on interpreting research studies in a critical manner and the skills necessary to begin original research.

How to Apply

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Students with prior college credit, military credit, professional licenses or certificates or several years of work experience may be able to translate this experience directly into college credit.

Your enrollment counselor will help evaluate your prior learning credit, provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance, recommend courses and help you get started with the application process.

At a minimum, applicants seeking a bachelor's degree from the College for Professional Studies must either:

  • Possess a high school diploma (from a regionally accredited high school) or its equivalent and a minimum of 30 semester hours of transferrable course credit from a regionally accredited college or university, OR
  • Possess a high school diploma (from a regionally accredited high school) or its equivalent and three years of documented, post-high school work experience. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Assistant Dean. Download guidelines for work experience admission appeal.

Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed. Apply a minimum of 14 days before the start of classes to ensure optimal course selection.

Materials Needed for Application and Admission

  • Application: Completed online application form
  • Application fee: $50.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students)
  • Writing skills placement essay: All new, degree-seeking students must submit a writing sample with the application for admission, even if English credits are being transferred toward your degree. Select one of the essay topics to demonstrate your abilities. Download a copy of the essay guidelines and essay evaluation criteria. (The writing skills placement essay is not required for non-degree seeking students.)
  • Submit official transcripts within 30 days of the date of application. If official transcripts are not received within 30 days you will be unable to register for future courses until the transcripts are received. 

    Transcript request forms are included with your application materials. Official transcripts must be sent directly from your previously attended schools to the CPS Admission Office.

    Transfer credit cannot be evaluated or awarded until all official transcripts are received.
  • Work experience: If you have at least 30 credit hours of college coursework, work experience is optional. If you have less than 30 credit hours to transfer toward your degree, you must document that you have at least three years of work experience after high school, or a combination of work experience and previous college credit equivalent to three years. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Dean. Download the guidelines for work experience admission appeal.
  • Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens.

Tuition

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of January 2013.

Institution Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Colorado Christian University $14,210 - $56,056 30 - 128 $427 $1,400
Colorado State University $17,032 - $48,393 30 - 120 $348 $6,579
Colorado Technical University $13,035 - $52,424 30 - 121 $433 $50
Columbia College Aurora $13,035 - $52,424 30 - 121 $433 $50
Metro State College of Denver $10,721 - $30,584 30 - 120 $221 $4,100
Regis University $12,350 - $52,530 30 - 128 $410 $50
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs $10,099 - $40,394 30-120 $297 $1,189 - $4,754
University of Colorado at Denver $10,964 - $45,083 30 - 120 $336 $884 - $4,763

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: National Online Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of January 2013.

Institution Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
American InterContinental University $13,035 - $52,424 30 - 121 $433 $50
Argosy University $16,425 - $65,025 30 - 120 $540 $225
Capella University $13,931 - $56,035 30 - 121 $463 $50
DeVry University $16,260 - $75,420 30 - 139 $540 $60 - $360
Drexel University $29,625 - $122,379 30 - 124 $970 $520 - $2,080
Kaplan University $17,457 - $67,846 30 - 121 $554 $845
Regis University $13,850 - $58,930 30 - 128 $460 $50
University of Phoenix $18,050 - $72,200 30 - 120 $570 $950 - $3,800
Walden University $12,817 - $51,687 30 - 121 $418 $280 - $1,120

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