Statistics in Criminal Justice

Summer 2020 > Humanities & Social Sciences > CRIM.3950 > 031

Course No: CRIM.3950-031; SIS Class Nbr: 1387; SIS Term: 2940
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course is an extension of concepts learned in 44.390 (Introduction to Criminal Justice Research Methods). Statistics will be utilized as a mathematical language for interpreting the interrelation of social forces impacting criminality and deviance. The course will focus on how various statistics are calculated, but more importantly, the meaning of these figures for criminal justice scholars and practitioners will be discussed.

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
  • Core Codes: SS
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Philip McCormack
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2020 Summer: May 18 to Aug 09
  • Chat Hours: Tue 6-7pm*
  • 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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