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CJS 600 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Criminal Justice

This course introduces students to writing at the graduate level. Students learn to search, retrieve, evaluate and document sources and prepare papers using writing and citation styles expected in criminal justice graduate courses. Students are also introduced to critical thinking and problem-solving on current issues in the criminal justice system and required to complete writing assignments using these skills.

Special information

Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Program or instructor's consent.
2 Graduate credits

Effective August 14, 2011 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Analyze career trajectories for effective leaders in criminal justice agencies.
  • Apply effective communication strategies.
  • Evaluate effective processes for influences change within the criminal justice agencies.
  • Identify strengths of effective leaders in criminal justice agencies.