List of Courses
CCJ 6050-Pro Seminar in Criminology (1)
Provides a forum for presentation and discussion of research ideas by faculty, students,
and guests, with a view toward the development of thesis topics. This 1-credit course
course is taken twice--during the first and second semesters of the student's program
of study
CCJ 6285-Law, Crime, and Justice (4)
An exposition of historical and contemporary legal principles, procedures, and issues
as reflected in Constitutional provision, statutes, and case law.
CCJ 6305- Theory, Practice, and Research in Corrections (3)
Examination of the complex interrelationships between theory and practice in corrections,
as these are affected by empirical research and systematic program evaluation.
CCJ 6309- Current Issues in Corrections (3)
This course is designed to review and analyze the major issues and dilemmas that
confront corrections today. Topics may include: overcrowding. inmate rights, privatization,
control of gangs, control of inmates, and the availability of programs and services.
Attention will also focus on the strategies and/or controversies associated with
these issues. (Repeatable with different subject matter).
CCJ 6406- Theory, Practice, and Research in Law Enforcement
(3)
This issue-oriented course explores those relationships among theory, practice,
and research as these are reflected in the problems and challenges which confront
law enforcement.
CCJ 6605-Theoretical Approaches to Criminal Behavior (4)
An introduction to, and comparison of, major historical and contemporary theories
that seek to explain criminal behavior.
CCJ 6705-Research Methods in Criminology (4)
Introduction to the methods of criminological research; overviews philosophy of
science, research ethics, research design issues such as sampling and measurement,
and methods of data collection, including survey, experimental, and evaluation research.
CCJ 6706-Quantitative Analysis I (4)
Introduction to data management utilizing computer statistical packages and
elementary statistical techniques used in criminological research: descriptive and
inferential statistics, group comparisons, measures of association, linear regression.
CCJ 6707-Quantitative Analysis II (4)
Intermediate-level data analysis and statistical techniques applied to problems
in criminology. Emphasis on multivariate techniques, including multiple regression,
path analysis, and nonlinear models.
CCJ 6708- Quantitative Analysis III (3)
This course familiarizes students with advanced multivariate linear and nonlinear
statistical procedures appropriate for analyzing criminological data.
CCJ 6709- Qualitative Research Methods (3)
An in-depth analysis and discussion of several qualitative perspectives and corresponding
methodological designs as they pertain to criminological research and inquiry.
CCJ 6716- Evaluation Research in Criminology (3)
This course provides basic and advanced methods of evaluation research in a real
world environment, paying particular attention to the idiosyncrasies of working
within and with the criminal justice system. Grant preparation, survey techniques,
and research design will be covered along with policies, pressures, and peculiarities
associated with evaluating agencies.
CCJ 6931- Seminar in Criminological Theory (3)
This course is designed to provide an in-depth analysis of specific theoretical
areas or issues in criminology. (Repeatable with different subject matter).
CCJ 6935- Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3)
This course provides an opportunity for analysis and discussion of topics of major
concern in criminology and criminal justice that are not covered in regular courses.
(Repeatable with different subject matter)
CCJ 6936- Current Issues in Law Enforcement (3)
This course will focus on some of the most significant issues facing law enforcement
agencies today. Topics include: police use of deadly force, review
of police conduct, police unionization, police corruption, media relations, civil
liability, and community/problem-oriented policing. (Repeatable with different subject
matter)
CCJ 6905- Directed Independent Study (3)
Independent study in which student must have contract with instructor.
CCJ 6910- Directed Research (VAR)
Repeatable. (S/U only)
CCJ 6971- Thesis Hours
Repeatable. A maximum of 6 hours may be counted toward the minimum number of
hours required for the Master’s degree.