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Course Description:
This course will
explore techniques used to evaluate data and information typically used by
criminal justice supervisors, managers and policy makers. The course will focus
on the application of social science research, economic models, and the use of
statistical methods in evaluating policy and procedures. Topics include
conceptual, methodological, bureaucratic, political and organizational factors
in evaluation processes as well as specific program evaluation research
techniques.
Learning objectives:
As a result of this
course, the learner should:
1. increase
their analytical, writing and verbal communication skills.
2. increase
their information and technology literacy skills.
3. understand
the common methods of policy, program and procedure analysis.
4. be able to
compare and contrast multiple research and analytical
methodologies.
5. be able to
place the analysis of information in the broader context of
criminal justice management.
Required Readings:
A goal of this course
is to increase the information and technology literacy skills of the learner.
To that end, all readings are available online through research databases
provided by the Union Institute and University. Moreover, when conducting
research associated with this course learners are encouraged to use Union
Institute and University online resources.
Assignments:
This online course is
divided into four modules. If you are taking the semester course a module is
due roughly every month. For Session learners, a
module is due every two weeks. Note that there
are two types of assignments Module Specific
Assignments and Final Project Assignments.
Module
Specific Assignments:
The four papers should be between 3-5 pages,
each. APA style is strongly encouraged.
Final
Project Assignments:
During each module you will be completely a
small portion of a final
project. Each Final
Project Assignment is designed to help
you
complete a final project that should
be an
8-10 page report.
Method of Evaluation:
Each Module Specific Assignment will
constitute 15% of your final grade. The final project will be 40%.
Learning
Agreement:
You must download,
review, sign and submit a learning agreement prior to the end of the first week
of the course.
Download the learning agreement
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