CRI 498 - Senior Capstone in Policy Analysis

Institution:

The College of New Jersey

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Description:

Prerequisite: CRI 306 with a grade of C or better This course will provide the student with the ability to critically examine, assess and analyze criminal justice policy alternatives. Students will be expected to formulate policy options and craft policy proposals that present a thoughtful, cogent and reasoned rationale for the option being recommended. Students will learn the tools to persuasively present policy proposals. Various sentencing policy changes that have affected correctional populations in the United States such as drug policies will be explored. Finally, students will how to conduct cost-benefit analyses and return on investment calculations.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tcnj.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 771-1855

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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