CJS 680 Special Topics in Criminal Justice and Public Safety
This seminar offers in-depth study of selected topics in criminal justice and public safety. Specific content varies by offering and may focus on emerging issues, specialized areas of practice, policy challenges, or theoretical developments. The course emphasizes critical engagement with contemporary issues relevant to criminal justice and public safety.
3 Graduate credits
Effective May 6, 2026 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Analyze a selected criminal justice or public safety topic using relevant theoretical, empirical, or policy frameworks appropriate to the seminar focus.
- Evaluate current research, policy, or practice related to the seminar topic, including strengths, limitations, and implications for criminal justice or public safety decision-making.
- Integrate evidence from scholarly and professional sources to develop informed perspectives on contemporary issues in criminal justice and public safety.
- Communicate complex ideas related to the seminar topic clearly and effectively through written and/or oral formats appropriate to a graduate-level audience.
- Apply course concepts to real-world criminal justice or public safety contexts, demonstrating professional judgment and awareness of ethical, legal, or organizational considerations where relevant.