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.

Requirements

The requirements to earn a minor in Victimology and Victim Services will consist of a minimum of 15 credit hours to include:

CRCJ 4410VICTIMOLOGY3
CRCJ 4440VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND SERVICES3
CRCJ 4000MENTAL HEALTH AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM3
Electives - Victimology courses (select 2) - Limit non-SCCJ courses to 3 hours6
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
Total Credits15