Course Title:
			
				Criminal Justice Research Methods
			
		 
		
			Course Description:
			
				Introduces the basic concepts involved in conducting research in the areas of the criminal justice system and criminology. Through lectures, group discussions, and readings, familiarizes students with the scientific methods that are necessary for systematic analysis of crime trends, offender behavior, program effectiveness, and public attitudes about crime and justice. In so doing, students become capable of developing an idea, investigating and critiquing how it has been researched, developing a research design, and administering its  implementation.
			
		 
		 
		
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			Prerequisite 1:
			
				CJ  U110
			
		 
		
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			Prerequisite 2:
			
				CJ  U120
			
		 
		
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			Repeatable:
			
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