BCJ 599
Criminal Justice Administration: Capstone
BCJ 599 Criminal Justice Administration: Capstone
3 Semester Units
Criminal Justice Administration: Capstone examines administrative issues and practices for all three branches: police, courts and corrections. Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge acquired across the master's program to address the practical aspects of justice administration. In addition, the course will examine technological advances, future trends, and issues faced by the courts and justice system today.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Examine administrative principles as they apply to criminal justice agencies.
- Analyze the major conceptions of justice and the ways these conceptions affect the manner in which social and legal systems are constituted.
- Examine theoretical perspectives with a view to understanding the relationships between various institutions and the administration of justice.
- Analyze the development of various criminal justice agency policies and procedures from a multicultural perspective.
If you are interested in taking this course, please explore a degree or certificate program below:
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All of our programs are self-paced. This means you can complete your coursework as quickly or as slowly as your schedule permits as long as you complete one course every six months to remain an active student in good standing.
This course is structured into four units and a final exam. Each unit has a required essay and an open book multiple-choice exam.
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Students can also obtain textbooks in their local areas or through online sources if they do not wish to utilize the University's rental library. There are many resources on the web for renting, purchasing, and selling textbooks. If you would like to purchase your textbooks, or are interested in exploring other delivery methods (digital or pdf versions), we have compiled a handy Textbook Resource Page for students who wish to explore other options.
Students can also obtain textbooks in their local areas or through online sources if they do not wish to utilize the University's rental library. There are many resources on the web for renting, purchasing, and selling textbooks. If you would like to purchase your textbooks, or are interested in exploring other delivery methods (digital or pdf versions), we have compiled a handy Textbook Resource Page for students who wish to explore other options.
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