CJ 44000 Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice

This is a capstone course dedicated to the analysis of major issues in criminal justice.  Emphasis will be placed on the various components of the criminal justice system and encourage students to critically examine the justice system, as it exists in American society today.  Additionally, students will explore how criminological theories are applied to practice and public policy.  Criminal justice practitioners will be invited as guest lecturers to provide students with relevant information on trends within their respective fields, and students will be able to assimilate knowledge from previous coursework in a meaningful way in order to prepare for graduation and employment.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

senior standing (preferably last semester of coursework) and successful completion of the Writing Proficiency Assessment (WPA).

Offered

Fall and Spring semesters.