CRJ 656 - Research Methods for Criminal Justice Professionals

(3) This course is designed to expose students to various research methods that are effective in gathering and analyzing data for use in the criminal justice environment. Students learn how to utilize specific research methods in order to explore data and trends, and read and interpret existing research in order to make statistically sound decisions and recommendations.

Prerequisites: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, all prior CRJ degree coursework; undergraduate statistics or equivalent.