May be repeated for credit when content varies. 3 cr A presentation of current research on a wide range of topics that impact on the relationship of police and the community. An examination of the process by which criminal justice data is analyzed by agencies within the criminal justice system for the purpose of assisting in strategic and tactical decision making. Particular attention will be directed toward the quality of data, the variety of analytic methods available, and barriers that impede the use of information derived from the analytic process. CJ 484 Political Corruption 3 cr Study of the causes and consequences of political corruption from a comparative and national perspective.
Special attention is given to corruption in the area of criminal justice.
CJ 490 Special Topics 3 cr Study of a significant topic, problem, or issue in criminal justice administration. May be repeated once for credit when the content varies. An investigation of critical issues and concepts in criminal justice with special attention to the requirements for research and professional work. Frequent written work required. CJ 494 Directed Studies 1-6 cr Directed study and research.