COURSE CURRICULUM

The Criminal Justice and Sociology programs at Auburn University at Montgomery offer an extensive range of courses that provide students with a comprehensive understanding of crime, law, society, and emergency management. The curriculum includes courses from Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), allowing students to explore both the theoretical and practical aspects of the justice system and social structures. Introductory courses such as Introduction to American Criminal Justice, Introduction to Law Enforcement, Introduction to the American Legal System, and Introduction to Sociology provide students with a foundational understanding of how criminal justice institutions and social systems operate.As students progress in the program, they explore specialized subjects related to crime, law, and social behavior. Criminal justice courses cover areas such as Criminal Law, Victimology, Family Violence, Criminal Justice Ethics, Corrections Theory and Practice, Juvenile Justice, Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Procedure, and Community Corrections. Students also study modern challenges such as Cyber Crime and Victimization, Criminal Justice Policy, and Crime Analysis. Legal studies courses provide practical legal knowledge through subjects like Civil Litigation, Family Law, Torts and Civil Actions, Administrative Law, Legal Writing, and Legal Research.The program also includes a strong focus on sociology, helping students understand social issues and human behavior. Sociology courses examine topics such as Social Problems, Social Theory, Diversity and Equality, Sociology of Gender, Social Class and Inequalities, Sociology of Health and Illness, Sociology of Religion, and Social Movements. These courses help students analyze how social factors influence crime, justice systems, and community development.Additionally, the Homeland Security and Emergency Management curriculum addresses modern security challenges and disaster preparedness. Courses such as Introduction to Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Intelligence Analysis, Human Trafficking, and the Psychology of Terrorism and Fear focus on national security and crisis response. Practical learning opportunities are also integrated into the program through internships, research projects, independent studies, and senior thesis options. Overall, the diverse course offerings prepare students for careers in law enforcement, legal services, homeland security, social services, and research within the criminal justice and sociology fields.