CRIM 516: Evaluation of Crime and Justice Policies and Practices
CRIM 516-001: Eval of Crime&Just Policy/Prac
(Fall 2023)
07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R
Horizon Hall 1007
Section Information for Fall 2023
The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to critically assess and conduct evaluations on criminal justice programs, policies, and practices. The curriculum covers various research methodologies, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Students will learn the principles of research design, data collection, and analysis. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and hands-on exercises, the course aims to prepare graduate students to contribute to evidence-based practices and informed decision-making in the realm of criminal justice.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of evaluation concepts.
- Apply research design principles to criminal justice evaluation.
- Assess the impact of contextual factors on policy evaluation.
- Effectively communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.
Course Information from the University Catalog
Credits: 3
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
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