BCJ 562
Police Administration and Management
Online Course
BCJ 562 Police Administration and Management
3 Semester Units
Police Administration and Management examines organizational behavior as a means of understanding both the complexity of the criminal justice organization and the interaction between officers and managers as they work to resolve community problems. This course focuses on the procedures, politics, and human relations issues that police supervisors and administrators must understand in order to succeed. Topics covered include such organizational issues as motivation, stress, conflict, decision-making, communication, group dynamics, teamwork, leadership, and managing change.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Examine management, leadership, and human behavior theories related to law enforcement organizations.
- Examine best practices related to effective leadership of law enforcement organizations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact individual beliefs, values, attitudes, and motivation have on law enforcement organizations.
- Explain the impact and nature of conflict, decision-making, power, and communication on the management of law enforcement organizations.
- Examine the dynamics of managing groups, teams, and change related to law enforcement organizations.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to police administration and management.
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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.
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