CJS 490 Criminal Justice Capstone Research

Using both a theoretical and practical framework, this experience is designed to help students integrate and synthesize their undergraduate experiences. An applied project demonstrates discipline mastery of a subject and serves as a vehicle for future work and study in the criminal justice field. Note: This course should be taken the semester the student graduates.

Prerequisites

CJS 301: Research Methods in Criminal Justice and CJS 201: Foundations in Criminal Justice

Special information

Prerequisites: Either CJS 201 Foundations in Criminal Justice OR CJS 200 Literature in Criminal Justice AND CJS 301 Research Methods in Criminal Justice. Co-Requisites: CJS 320 Criminology and Public Policy AND CJS 360 Diversity in Criminal Justice AND CJS 375 Ethics and Professionalism in Criminal Justice. Note: This course should be taken the semester the student graduates.

4 Undergraduate credits

Effective August 17, 2017 to present

Learning outcomes

General

Apply the basic concepts of research methods to solving criminal justice problems.
Demonstrate the synthesis of theory with practice.
Evaluate the relationship between academic knowledge and the practical application of that knowledge to the field.
Formulate a solution to a criminal justice problem that demonstrates mastery of the Criminal Justice discipline.
Demonstrate a career-ready mindset.
Develop and improve critical thinking and communication skills.

Spring 2024

Section	Title	Instructor	books	eservices
50	Criminal Justice Capstone Research	Johnson, Andrew R	Books for CJS-490-50 Spring 2024	Course details for CJS-490-50 Spring 2024

Summer 2024

Section	Title	Instructor	books	eservices
50	Criminal Justice Capstone Research	Hilal, Susan M	Books for CJS-490-50 Summer 2024	Course details for CJS-490-50 Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Section	Title	Instructor	books	eservices
50	Criminal Justice Capstone Research	Johnson, Andrew R	Books for CJS-490-50 Fall 2024	Course details for CJS-490-50 Fall 2024