CRJ 236 Criminal Justice Research Methods

3 Credit hours      45 Contact hours

Introduces and applies methods for criminal justice and criminology with an emphasis on the scientific method and the role of empirical inquiry into criminal justice and criminology. This course will include the study of methodologies of data collection and analysis, the logic of research, the role of theory, measurement, sampling, and research designs. Field research and the professional norms and ethics of criminal justice and criminology research will also be covered.

Prerequisite

Successful completion of CRJ 110 (grade C or higher) or Permission of Program Coordinator.