G1: Advanced students will demonstrate a mastery of research methodology pertaining to
questions, problems, and issues in of the American CJ System and those of comparable global
systems
Coursework provides students with basic procedures, processes, and formulae of social science
research methodology equipping students to contribute to the corpus of knowledge in the field.
G 2: Advanced students will demonstrate a grasp of basic concepts and procedures of the
American CJ System and tenets of comparable global systems
Coursework provides students with basic information on foundations, components, and mechanics
of the American CJ system, as well as a knowledge of comparable systems in history and the
present day.
G 3: Advanced students will demonstrate a grasp of key conceptual, philosophical, historical,
and theoretical issues in criminology, penology, criminal law, and victimology
Coursework, writing assignments, and experiential opportunities provide students with this
knowledge.
