To become familiar with the development of criminal justice organization goals and objectives, the organizational structures and management processes used to attain these goals and objectives, the evaluation processes of goal and objective attainment. The course provides the student with an overview of criminal justice administration, challenges the student to think critically and solve problems, stimulates cooperative team learning, and provides the student with an appreciation for the need to institutionalize ongoing reform and modernization. In addition to formal assessment of the public administration major, accomplishment of criminal justice concentration specific objectives will be evaluated through student papers and presentations produced during this seminar. The text and assigned readings comprise the common, substantive-content database for the course.
Students share cooperative learning experiences such as participation in team activities.
Points are accumulated during the semester and course grades are based on total points. Attendance is mandatory unless excused for good cause. The JMU Honor System is strictly observed. If you have any questions concerning what is permitted and what is prohibited, ask the instructor. The textbook will be covered as indicated in the course outline.