CJA 690 Research Project Thesis
Lead Faculty: Victor Lewis JD
Course Description
A two-month course required of all MCJ students. Culminates in the research and writing of a substantial original work on a criminal justice pre-approved research project of personal interest involving the critical examination and evaluation of primary sources and appropriate secondary materials with faculty supervision and guidance. Grading is by H, S, or U only.
Learning Outcomes
- Choose a three person committee and select a criminal justice faculty member as its Chair to meet once a week for two months to review progress of your writing
- Conduct extensive original research at a professional level on a pre-approved topic
- Formulate the Master research project thesis within the relevant research and literature
- Complete the written Master’s thesis research project successfully within the two month period adhering to APA guidelines
- Present the written Master’s thesis in an oral presentation to your class, other faculty, and peers in an open forum
- Adhere to submission guidelines for presentation at a scholarly conference and for publication in a scholarly journal
