LAJ 689 - Master’s Capstone

Description:
An end-of-program course, which includes a basic review of courses, an oral/written examination and program assessment. The student must have completion of core courses and be within eight credits of graduation or permission from the Chair in order to register for this course. Grade will either be S or U.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the master of science program in law and justice.

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Use theoretical frameworks to analyze and critique contemporary practices in criminal justice, criminology, and law.
Evaluate the effectiveness of practices and policies in criminal justice, criminology, and law.
Compare, contrast, and critique key methods of knowing in order to develop scientifically sound positions on policies and practices in criminal justice, criminology, and law.
Evaluate the social equity of practices and policies in criminal justice, criminology, and law.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
Approved Fall 2017

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations: