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CRJ-4000
Capstone
The purpose of this course is to complete a research project in the field of criminal justice . Utilizing classroom and online dialogue , each student will complete a literature review , create a methodologically-sound research instrument , and conduct an investigation on a specific aspect of the criminal justice system . The end product for each student will be a final research paper that entails a discussion of the relevant literature in the field , the methodology chosen to complete the research , and the analysis of the data that they collected throughout the semester . Further , each student will present their research in such a fashion to explain the relevance of their research and the contribution they have made to the existing literature . The goal of this class is for each student to complete their own research project , from the beginning stages of finding a researchable topic to the presentation of a final research report . In consultation with the instructor , students will engage in a service project relevant to their research .
3.00
Take CRJ-310 . ( Required , Previous ).
CRJ-402
Inside Out Prison Exchange Program
The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program is an educational program that brings together campus-based college students with incarcerated students for a semester-long course held in a prison , jail or other correctional setting . The mission is to create opportunities for people inside and outside of prison to have transformative learning experiences that emphasize collaboration and dialogue and that invite them to take leadership in addressing crime , justice , and other issues of social concern . The course will utilize a variety of dynamic learning techniques including class discussions , reflective writing , analytical writing , and group activities . Permission from Instructor required .
3.00