CORE COURSES (24 Units)

6 Required Courses

• CJUS 311. Research Methods in Criminal Justice (4 units) Introduction to scientific methodology and research designs used to conduct basic and applied research in the criminal justice field. Emphasis on scientific operationalization, survey methodology and concepts of evaluation design. Prerequisite: CJUS 320.
•  CJUS 312. Statistics in Criminal Justice (4 units) Introduction to statistical reasoning and social science statistics commonly used in criminal justice. Includes descriptive, inferential and predictive statistics, with emphasis on interpretation rather than calculation. Prerequisite: CJUS 311 and MATH 110 or 115 or equivalent.
•  CJUS 320. Theories of Crime and Delinquency (4 units) Causes of crime and delinquency with emphasis on sociological factors.
•  CJUS 330. Correctional Theory and Institutions (4 units) History and theory of punishment; overview of history of correctional institutions; analysis and evaluation of contemporary institutional corrections; consideration of research concerning correctional institutions.
•  CJUS 340. Police and Police Systems (4 units) Analysis of police, police systems and the police role; limitations imposed on law enforcement in a democratic society in accordance with the Constitution; problems affecting crime control and the interdependence of police and community.
•  CJUS 598. Integrative Studies in Criminal Justice (4 units) Overview and integration of major issues in criminal justice. Cannot be counted toward the MA in Criminal Justice; however, it is a prerequisite for graduate students who do not have a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Limited to senior and graduate students. Prerequisites: CJUS 311 and 320.