Understanding Research in Criminal Justice

Catalog description

Offered: F, Sp. An introduction to qualitative and quantitative criminal justice research method theory and techniques. In addition, this course will examine ethics, academic writing and the components of a research study. The student will also be responsible for the building and general interpretation of a database. Prerequisites: Completion of 9 CRJ, LAT, or SWK credit hours and successful completion of the general studies math requirement, or permission of instructor. MAT 111 or MAT 111E is recommended, but not required. Section information text: This is a blended class requiring online work, as well as a once-a-week classroom meeting with the course instructor, Students who are not able to attend in person, may still participate in the class by watching the class lecture through Panopto. As a portion of this course is conducted in an online format, frequent and reliable computer and Internet access are required to be successful.