Minors - College of Social Sciences
MINOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The minor in criminal justice allows students majoring in other academic disciplines to explore criminal justice as a field of study. The following courses make up the 21 hour minor:
CRJU C105 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems |
CRJU C110 |
Criminology: Fundamentals |
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SOCI A215 |
Criminal Behavior |
SOCI C275 |
Deviant Behavior |
CRJU C250 |
Juvenile Delinquency |
or |
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SOCI A315 |
Delinquency and Justice |
CRJU C300 |
Research Methods |
Plus two additional criminal justice courses approved by the Department of Criminal Justice faculty. |
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MINOR IN FORENSIC SCIENCE
The minor in forensic science is designed to familiarize students majoring in other disciplines to the methods and techniques currently employed in forensic science so that they have a working knowledge and understanding of the technical world of forensic science. The following courses make up the 21 hour minor:
FRSC C100 |
Introduction to Forensic Science |
FRSC C200 |
Criminalistics I: Crime Scene |
FRSC C201 |
Criminalistics II: Crime Lab |
FRSC C301 |
Criminalistics III: Controlled Substances |
FRSC C498 |
Research in Forensics |
Plus any two additional forensic science-related courses (Please see your Criminal Justice advisor). |
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MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
The environmental studies minor program offers Loyola students the opportunity to engage in a broad and integrated study of the environment from a variety of academic viewpoints. This interdisciplinary program includes a wide spectrum of courses from various colleges and departments and focuses on understanding the relationships between humans and the natural world from biological, physical, chemical, sociological, economic, cultural, philosophical, and religious perspectives. In addition to presenting an introduction to the major global and regional environmental issues facing the planet today, the program attempts to develop in students the kinds of knowledge, wisdom, and problem-solving skills that will enable them to play an active role in understanding our global and regional ecosystems and contributing to their future well-being.
MINOR IN HUMAN AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The minor in human and organizational development provides an organizational systems focus as well as a leadership focus to students in other majors. The following courses make up the 18 hour minor:
| HOD C100 | Introduction to Organizational Behavior |
| HOD C260 | Elementary Statistics |
| HOD C360 | Research Methods |
| HOD C365 | Program Planning and Evaluation |
| PSYC C350 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
| HOD C470 | Organizational Change and Development |
MINOR IN WOMEN’S STUDIES
The women’s studies minor offers an opportunity to explore, within a rigorous academic context, important contemporary issues concerning women’s perspectives and roles. Its interdisciplinary curriculum highlights the complex ways in which our notions of gender affect many dimensions of experience, including social roles, identity, sexuality, family life, moral choices, social justice, history, literature, and philosophy. The minor requires a selection of seven different courses in at least three different disciplines. The student chooses specific courses in consultation with an adviser. This minor is coordinated with a similar program in the College of Arts and Sciences, and students may take courses in either college. Susanne B. Dietzel, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Social Sciences is the adviser for the Women’s Studies minor. For a complete listing of the courses call (504) 864-7880, e-mail sdietzel@loyno.edu, visit the Women’s Resource Center in Mercy, Room 103, or view the website www.loyno.edu/womens.center
Updated August 14, 2006