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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CRM 4000 - Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Credits: 4
This course introduces students to a variety of research methods employed in the field criminology and criminal justice. The course provides a foundation for students to undertake research projects within their major. Students learn about the nature of scientific inquiry, how to conduct criminological research, and its application to the criminal justice system. Topics covered include the differences between quantitative and qualitative data, sampling, experimental and quasi-experimental research designs, survey research, secondary data analysis, and the analysis of official agency records. Students complete a semester long research project in order to demonstrate their understanding of the course material and apply it to their particular interests in the criminal justice system.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 1000  or consent of the instructor. Required for majors. Juniors and Seniors only.
Fulfills: Social Science distribution requirement.