Capstone Seminar in Criminology & Criminal Justice

Summer 2022 > Humanities & Social Sciences > CRIM.4890 > 031

Course No: CRIM.4890-031; SIS Class Nbr: 2157; SIS Term: 3140
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course is designed to provide criminal justice majors with a capstone experience emphasizing integration of knowledge acquired in previous courses on the causes of criminal behavior and responses to it, particularly the institutions, policies and practices of the criminal justice system. Students engage in the development and production of a senior level research paper grounded in relevant criminology and criminal justice literature.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: CRIM 1010 Criminal Justice System, CRIM 2210 Criminology l, CRIM 3900 CJ Research Methods and Senior-level standing.
  • Special Notes: Pre-req: CRIM.1010 Criminal Justice System, CRIM.2210 Criminology l, CRIM.3900 CJ Research Methods and Senior-level standing.
  • Core Codes: WOC, CTPS, SS, AIL
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Wilson Palacios
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2022 Summer: May 16 to Aug 07
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1140
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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

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