This course analyzes criminal justice policy and governance of the criminal justice system from applied and theoretical perspectives. Particular attention is paid to the interplay between criminal justice policy and management and the larger political process.

This course introduces students to graduate studies in Criminal Justice and Public Policy; to the disciplines of sociology, political science, and criminology; and to professional life in occupations related to criminal justice and public policy. Students acquire practical professional skills necessary to succeed in their graduate student career and successfully compete for professional positions in the criminal justice field. Topics may include assistantship responsibilities, applying for scholarships and further graduate study, presentation skills, career search strategies, resume development, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.

This course introduces students to the primary methods, data sources and statistical methods used in criminal justice and criminology research. Particular attention is paid to the role research and methods and statistics play in shaping criminal justice/criminological theory, research and policy.

This seminar course surveys classical theoretical perspectives and more recent theoretical developments in the sociology of crime. It examines the assumptions and logical structure of each perspective and justifications of particular criminal justice/public policy responses. The course also critically assesses recent empirical research relevant to each perspective. This course is offered in conjunction with SOC*6350. [Department(s):Department of Political Science and Department of Sociology & Anthropology]

This course focuses on selected topics in criminal justice and public policy. Particular attention is paid to critically evaluating theory, research, and public policy on historical and contemporary issues of concern.

This course allows students to pursue an area of investigation not covered in other courses offered by the program through a series of directed readings and the writing of a paper. This course is writing-intensive and will include an extensive paper.

This capstone course is designed for students enrolled in the course-based option of the MA in Criminal Justice and Public Policy. It provides students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge, skills and attributes gained throughout the CJPP program and engage collaboratively with others to consider, and work on, contemporary criminal justice and public policy issues, debates, and solutions. This may include engaging with relevant affected parties and/or mobilizing outcomes to diverse audiences in multiple ways.