CRJS 210 Research Methods

Students examine the role of research in addressing social and criminal justice issues. Students build skills in problem formulation, research design, writing literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, and writing of research reports. As a result, students will be better equipped for evidence-based practice within the fields of criminal justice and social work. This course includes the design and implementation of an empirical research project and a publication-ready research paper.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

SCWK 210

Prerequisite

SOCI 101, PSYC 202 or SCWK 202, CRJS 203 or SCWK 205

Corequisite

CRJS 210L

Offered

Spring semester