CRS Acad Level: UG
Course #: JUST4001
Credits: 3
Term: Fall, Spring
About the Course:
This course provides an introduction to the practice of research in criminal justice and criminology. Students learn the logic of scientific inquiry and social research methods as they design a research project. Students learn about research ethics; research design issues such as sampling and measurement; and explore methods of data collection, including survey, experimental, and evaluation research. Students write five short research papers, along with short factual problem assignments. Students also work on a formal research proposal throughout the semester and defend that proposal at the end of the semester. Prerequisites: JUST3200.
