CJS 202 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practices
This course will introduce students to the history, practice and theory of Evidence-based Practice in the field of corrections/criminal justice. Students will explore the principles of effective intervention through highly interactive activities and discussion. Students will discuss and identify personal goals to enhance professional effectiveness.
Co-requisites: CJS 303 Risk Need Responsivity AND CJS 304 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practices AND HSER 346 Counseling and Interviewing Skills. Note: This course is open to Evidence Based Practices Certificate Program (EBP) Students only.
Special information
1 Undergraduate credit
Effective January 8, 2018 to August 14, 2022
Learning outcomes
General
- Articulate the principles of effective intervention and supporting empirical theory.
- Describe the supportive relationship between various EBP interventions and practices.
- Identify how personal beliefs and attitudes impact professional effectiveness.
- Identify personal goals to enhance professional effectiveness
- Display an understanding of the progression of correctional EBP through an historical and empirical lens.