CCJ 300 - Essentials of Criminal Justice Research and Writing

4 credits
Concentrates on oral and written communication and information literacy skills essential to the criminal justice discipline. Focuses on APA format and improving writing ability, and critical thinking skills, including analysis of information. Provides exposure to library research, basic research methodology, and evidence-based practices to prepare students for the capstone experience, graduate school, and careers in criminal justice. Grading option designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Prerequisite(s): CCJ pre-major, major, or minor; CCJ 230, CCJ 231, CCJ 251, CCJ 298 .