An overview of organizational theory and administrative behavior in criminal justice agencies. Effects of leadership, technology, information systems, decision-making, court cases, personnel policies, budgeting, and planning on the justice system are analyzed. Examination of modern technology in the management of judicial administration. An introduction to basic research methods in criminal justice. Exploration of the philosophy of science, research designs and their implementation, and elementary statistical techniques.
Emphasis is placed on guiding students in interpreting criminal justice statistics and research.
Advanced methods of research and analysis in criminal justice with emphasis on designing and managing research projects. Students will design and conduct their own research project. An analysis and comparison of law enforcement systems at the federal, state, and local levels and international systems. An analysis and comparison of U.S.-Canadian criminal justice systems at all levels, and of the U.S. Constitution versus the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom. Requires classroom attendance at the final six weeks of CR 451 and residence at the University of British Columbia during the two weeks following final examination week.