Victimology and Victim Services Minor
The minor in Victimology and Victim Services is designed for students with an interest in victims of crime and their experiences in the criminal justice system. Students will explore the types and theories of victimization, as well as interventions and support services.
The requirements to earn a minor in Victimology and Victim Services will consist of a minimum of 15 credit hours to include:
Victimology and Victim Services Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Hours Required | ||
| All of the following: | 9 | |
| VICTIMOLOGY | ||
| VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND SERVICES | ||
| MENTAL HEALTH AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | ||
| Victimology courses (select 2) - (Limit non-SCCJ courses to 3 hours) | 6 | |
| WOMEN, CRIME AND JUSTICE | ||
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | ||
| CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT | ||
| VIOLENCE | ||
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | ||
| SEXUAL VIOLENCE | ||
| CRISIS INTERVENTION | ||
| TRAUMA AND RESILIENCE | ||
| SOCIAL WORK IN CHILD WELFARE | ||
| SOCIAL WORK IN MENTAL HEALTH | ||