CRJ 5030 Research Methods in Criminal Justice

This course provides the student with a graduate-level introduction to criminal justice research, statistics, and methodologies. Criminal justice research keeps policy makers and social scientists informed of vital updates in the field. As such, research techniques and methods will be strongly emphasized. Both qualitative and quantitative studies will be critically analyzed. In addition, the course will closely examine the scientific method and how that method influences research.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Undergraduate statistics course or permission of Director

Distribution

Criminal Justice & Legal Studies