Research Project Thesis

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. Eligible for In Progress (IP) grade.

Learning Outcomes

• Justify the importance of having experts critique one’s written work to ensure finality.
• Conduct extensive original research at a professional level on a pre-approved topic
• Compose a research project using references from referred sources.
• Understand the importance of meeting deadlines for major written assignments
• Determine the importance of effective oral presentation skills in today’s criminal justice organizations.
• Judge the importance of quality research and writing skills as required for publication in scholarly journals.

Prerequisites

• CJA600
• CJA610
• CJA620
• CJA622
• CJA627
• CJA650
• CJA655