CRM 2205 - Research Methods in Criminology (3)

Examines how research is conducted in criminology and criminal justice. Designed to highlight the research process, ethical issues, and different types of quantitative and qualitative research designs, data analysis, and the evaluation and reporting of research results in the field of criminology. The following methods of criminological research are explored: ethnography, ethnomethodology, conversation analysis, narrative analysis, comparative analyses, case studies, evaluation research, and elementary statistical analysis and survey design.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201, or CRM 2201.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Required Course