Degree Requirements

The department offers one major and one minor:

  • Bachelor of Arts, Criminology major
  • Minor in Criminology

Please reference the Undergraduate Catalog for course requirements specific to the Criminology major and minor.

  • Special emphasis is placed upon the development of the habits of critical thinking and of effective communication skills as well as the acquisition of basic knowledge of the social sciences as they pertain to the area of criminal justice.
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An Education That Prepares You for What Comes Next

Gonzaga University offers a rigorous academic experience grounded in Jesuit values, equipping students with the knowledge, skills and purpose to lead meaningful, impactful lives. Graduates leave prepared not only for careers, but for lives of leadership and service in a changing world.

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