CJS 490 Criminal Justice Capstone Research
Using both a theoretical and practical framework, this experience is designed to help students integrate and synthesize their undergraduate experiences. An applied project demonstrates discipline mastery of a subject and serves as a vehicle for future work and study in the criminal justice field. Note: This course should be taken the semester the student graduates.
Prerequisites: Either CJS 201 Foundations in Criminal Justice OR CJS 200 Literature in Criminal Justice AND CJS 301 Research Methods in Criminal Justice. Co-Requisites: CJS 320 Criminology and Public Policy AND CJS 360 Diversity in Criminal Justice AND CJS 375 Ethics and Professionalism in Criminal Justice. Note: This course should be taken the semester the student graduates.
Prerequisites
Special information
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 17, 2017 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Apply the basic concepts of research methods to solving criminal justice problems.
- Demonstrate the synthesis of theory with practice.
- Evaluate the relationship between academic knowledge and the practical application of that knowledge to the field.
- Formulate a solution to a criminal justice problem that demonstrates mastery of the Criminal Justice discipline.
- Demonstrate a career-ready mindset.
- Develop and improve critical thinking and communication skills.
Summer 2024
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Criminal Justice Capstone Research | Hilal, Susan M | Books for CJS-490-50 Summer 2024 | Course details for CJS-490-50 Summer 2024 |
Fall 2024
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Criminal Justice Capstone Research | Johnson, Andrew R | Books for CJS-490-50 Fall 2024 | Course details for CJS-490-50 Fall 2024 |
Spring 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Criminal Justice Capstone Research | Johnson, Andrew R | Books for CJS-490-50 Spring 2025 | Course details for CJS-490-50 Spring 2025 |