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The Crime, Law, and Society Living Learning Community connects students interested in criminology, law, and social justice through shared experiences both inside and outside the classroom. Students explore how culture shapes crime and justice while engaging with professionals in the field through tours, guest speakers, and hands-on events.
From visiting the Bowling Green Police Department to exploring forensic science with the TBI, this LLC provides a supportive, engaging environment for students passionate about understanding and improving their communities.
Anthropology
Criminology
Sociology
Legal Studies
Political Science
Fall Semester
CRIM 330 Criminology 3 Hours Survey of crime in the United States, focusing on theoretical explanations of crime causation, crime classification, and measurement. Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; winter 2024; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024
CRIM 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Hours
Survey of criminal justice systems, including police, courts and corrections. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-SB | SB
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024
Spring Semester
CRIM 232 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 Hours
An introduction to policing-including the history of law enforcement, the police and the criminal justice system, principles of law enforcement, and professional issues in law enforcement.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024
CRIM 199 College & Careers in Criminology & Sociology 1 Hour
An orientation to academic life within Criminology & Sociology at WKU, as well as career planning and preparation. Students are introduced to information and skills essential to success as a criminology or sociology major. Throughout the course, students develop their own career paths by employing job search strategies and refining artifacts such as a resume/cv, ePortfolio, and cover letter.
Equivalent(s): SOCL 199
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024
I am beyond thankful for the relationships I’ve made in my pod, as well as my phenomenal pod leader and RA. They are the ones that has helped me transition into my new life here on campus.
WKU Department of Society, Culture, Crime, & Justice Studies
Contact: llc@wku.edu
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