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Criminology
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Faculty:
Department Chairperson:
Kathleen Currul -Dykeman
Office: Martin 235
Phone: 508-565-1941
kcurruldykeman@stonehill.edu
Professors:
A, Rocheleau
Associate Professors:
D. Carkin Lacorazza
K. Currul-Dykeman
P. Kelley
Assistant Professors:
C. Wills de Jesus
Housed in the May School of Arts and Sciences , the Department of Criminology offers a major and minor in Criminology.
Departmental Mission
The Department of Criminology’s mission is to advance those qualities of mind that enable our students to understand the relationship between society and the individual, history and biography, and public issues and personal troubles. The department seeks to develop students’ ability to think theoretically about the larger social reality, to understand and appreciate social reality, to understand and appreciate the many cultures represented in the modern world, and to abandon stereotypical thinking for knowledge based on the results of empirical observation. The department strives to develop students’ critical thinking and knowledge not only in pursuit of academic excellence but also the pursuit of social justice and service to improve the quality of life for all members of society.
The Criminology major also provides a foundation for careers in many fields, such as social service and human resources, criminal justice and the law, research in public and private agencies, and preparation for graduate work in sociology, criminology, law, social work and related areas.
Learning Goals
Majors in Criminology will:
- develop a critical understanding of the major theories which underlie criminology and criminal justice including the effects of economic, racial, ethnic, gender, cultural, and religious diversity on crime and issues of social justice.
- be able to utilize criminological theory and research to understand and analyze criminal justice practice and policy initiatives.
- understand and employ qualitative and quantitative research methods in order to formulate practical and meaningful research questions.
- develop an understanding of the ethical and social justice implications of criminology, through the exploration of human rights issues.
- acquire written and oral communication skills, problem solving abilities, understanding of the basic principles of criminal law, practical experience and general knowledge of criminal justice to prepare students to work in the field of criminology.
Criminology students gain a keen understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the study of crime while appreciating its social and structural contexts. Ethical and social justice issues from both the accused’s and victim’ points of view are emphasized throughout our courses.
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