Criminology (CRIM)

CRIM 6600  Advanced Seminar in Crim    
6 credit hours  

The goal of this seminar is to prepare students for thesis writing through workshops on writing and other issues relevant to research. The focus will be on the writing of a thesis proposal. The course will also include presentations from faculty and other researchers. Student will participate in group discussions, and complete written and oral critiques of current research.

CRIM 6601  Adv Criminological Theory    
3 credit hours  

This seminar course is concerned with examining current themes and debates in criminological and sociological theory. Attention will be given to the influence of critical social theory, postmodernist, and poststructuralist writings for theorizing crime and criminality and other forms of regulation. Students may also be exposed to debates and critical discussions concerning criminology as a body of knowledge, and the future of criminology as a discipline.

CRIM 6602  Advanced Research Methodology    
3 credit hours  

This seminar course is designed to cover advanced topics, issues and techniques in a range of research methods. Students will be encouraged to apply a reflexive critique and to explore the link between methodology and theory.

CRIM 6604  Advanced Topics in Criminology    
3 credit hours  

These courses are designed to provide seminars pertaining to particular interests of faculty and students in criminology.

CRIM 6605  Advanced Topics in Criminology    
6 credit hours  

These courses are designed to provide seminars pertaining to particular interests of faculty and students in criminology.

CRIM 6615  Thesis Research    
6 credit hours  

Research conducted under the supervision of an advisory committee.

CRIM 6800 – 6825 Special Topics in Criminology
6 credit hours
Course content varies from year to year.

CRIM 6826 6849 Special Topics in Criminology
3 credit hours
Course content varies from year to year

CRIM 6850 – 6875 Directed Study in Criminology
6 credit hours
Course content varies from year to year.

CRIM 6876 – 6899 Directed Study in Criminology
3 credit hours
Course content varies from year to year.