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Criminal Justice Learning Outcomes


Learning Outcome #1

Students will be critical and creative thinkers regarding criminal justice issues.

Learning Outcome #2

Students will understand the criminal court process and have comprehensive knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure, and other aspects of justice administration.

Learning Outcome #3

Students will understand the correctional process and have comprehensive knowledge of correctional objectives and philosophies, sentencing and correctional practices, and alternative sanctioning policies and procedures.

Learning Outcome #4

Students will understand the role of police in American society and have comprehensive knowledge of the interaction between economic, legal, social, and political forces and police behavior.

Learning Outcome #5

Students will understand the study of crime, criminals, and criminological theories.

Learning Outcome #6

Students will understand the research process and data analysis techniques appropriate to undergraduates in the field of criminal justice.