CRIM 260Research Methods in Criminal Justice

Catalog

PREREQUISITES: CRIM 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice and demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in MATH 023 Essentials of Algebra or MATH 080 Mathematics Principles. Students must have 40 credit hours or more OR program chair approval to register for CRIM 260. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: The course will familiarize students with the basic concepts, techniques and problems associated with conducting research in criminal justice. The course will provide students with the analytical and critical thinking skills required to understand empirical research. Students will also acquire the necessary tools to conceptualize and conduct a research project. Students will examine the advantages and limitations of decisions that are made in the process of conducting research. Problems specific to research in criminal justice will be explored.