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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Exploration and evaluation of correctional intervention strategies developed for the sentencing of adjudicated persons. Particular emphasis on examining empirical research literature on effective correctional practices, including programs currently implemented in institutional setting, alternatives to institutional corrections, and community based programs. Prerequisites: CCJ 201, 290, 316, and 384, or consent of instructor.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Supervised readings or independent research projects in various aspects of crime control, treatment of offenders, and the management of criminal justice programs and agencies. Prerequisite: CCJ 201, 290 and 316. Special approval needed from the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A forum, geared toward seniors majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice, that focuses on criminal justice issues of concern to students and faculty. May re-enroll for a maximum of 6 credits. (Maximum 3 semester hours per term) Satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: CCJ 201, 290, 316, or consent of instructor. Past topics include: Children and the Law, The Death Penalty, Federal Criminal Justice Policy, Myth-busting in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Geographic Profiling, Criminal Investigation of Assassination and Terrorism, and Family Violence.)
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the nature and scope of the criminal justice process. Criminal justice operations and behavior are assessed in context of the major theoretical, historical, normative and organizational influences found in the field.
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3.00 Credits
Multidisciplinary study of biogenic, psychogenic and sociogenic explanations for criminal behavior relevant to policy-making and practice in criminal justice. Special approval needed from the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the extent, distribution, and correlates of criminal offending and patterns of crime. It emphasizes the review and application of recent empirical research to the development of theories on crime causation, as well as public policy and crime prevention programs.
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4.00 Credits
A two course sequence integrating research methods and data analysis in criminal justice and criminology. Methods and Concepts. Principles and methods of scientific inquiry are examined. Special emphasis is applied to research design and data collection issues. Prerequisite: CCJ 510A is a prerequisite for CCJ 510B.
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4.00 Credits
A two course sequence integrating research methods and data analysis in criminal justice and criminology. Data Analysis and Interpretation. Data management, univariate, bivariate and multivariate analyses, and specialized concerns with criminal justice data are emphasized. In this sequence, lab exercises including hands-on experience in the conduct of criminal justice research are featured. Prerequisite: CCJ 510A is a prerequisite for CCJ 510B.
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
This course provides detailed coverage of quantitative analytic procedures used in criminology and criminal justice. Specific topics covered will vary (students should consult instructor). Sample topics: advanced ordinary least squares, time series analysis, structural equation modeling, and analysis of limited dependent variables. Prior knowledge of correlation and regression is essential. Prerequisite: CCJ 510A and B.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the various types of qualitative research methods (interviewing, ethnography, in site observation, case studies). It provides students with an epistemological foundation for understanding the nature and purpose of these approaches as well as opportunities for practicing these techniques. Prerequisite: CCJ 510A and B.
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