Research in Criminal Justice

General

Prefix

CJS

Course Number

679

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Research methodology, including research design, methods of inquiry, application and interpretation of data analyses (t-tests, chi-square tests, analysis of variance, measures of association), and their relationship to criminal justice policies and programs. Statistical software used to analyze criminal justice data.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Analyze research designs and methods.

Outcome

Utilize statistical procedures relevant to research studies.

Outcome

Demonstrate skills in using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences).

Dependencies

Programs

CJS679 is a completion requirement for: