Criminal Justice Research Methods

Spring 2020 > Humanities & Social Sciences > CRIM.3900 > 031

Course No: CRIM.3900-031; SIS Class Nbr: 8880; SIS Term: 2930
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

An introduction to research methods for the criminal justice professional including terminology, standard methodologies, and elementary statistics. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Information Literacy (IL).

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Academic Plan Criminal Justice (BS) and Junior/Senior Standing only
  • Special Notes: For permission numbers and questions regarding the Undergraduate Criminal Justice Program, please email Christopher_Harris@uml.edu
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Kelly Socia
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2020 Spring: Jan 21 to May 03
  • Chat Hours: Tue 9-10pm*
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1140
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

Related Programs: B.S. in Criminal Justice, B.S. in Criminal Justice: Paralegal Option

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