CJUS 600 - Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Other Course Attribute(s): LASC

Prerequisite(s): CJUS 500 and CJUS 510
Restriction(s): Criminal Justice - MS

This course explores the discipline of program evaluation and policy analysis via the examination of theories, research methods, evaluation models, and the application of these elements to real world issues. A major focus of this course is the development of evaluation strategies for existing criminal justice programs. This exploration will help students to understand, and participate in widespread evidence-based practices and programs currently used in the criminal justice field.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Create a plan for evaluating an existing policy, program or agency.
Synthesize important themes, theories, and areas of interest for an existing policy, program or agency.
Develop potential evaluation-based solutions to issues in the modern criminal justice system.
Apply evaluation research processes and procedures in the field of criminal justice.

Repeatable: No
CIP Code: 430104