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 6606- 6607 Directed Readings in Criminology
3 credit hours
These courses provide intensive readings under the supervision of a criminology faculty member, in areas of interest related to the student’s program of study.  These courses are not available to students in the MA unless they present exceptional circumstances and receive approval from a faculty member and the Graduate Coordinator.

CRIM 6608  Directed Readings in Criminology    
6 credit hours  

These courses provide intensive readings under the supervision of a criminology faculty member, in areas of interest related to the student’s program of study. These courses are not available to students in the MA unless they present exceptional circumstances and receive approval from a faculty member and the Graduate Coordinator.

CRIM 6609- 6610 Selected Topics in Criminology
3 credit hours
These courses are designed to provide seminars on topics related to research and scholarship being undertaken  by members of the Graduate Program.

CRIM 6611  Selected Topics in Criminology    
6 credit hours  

These courses are designed to provide seminars on topics related to research and scholarship being undertaken by members of the Graduate Program.

CRIM 6615  Thesis Research    
6 credit hours  

Research conducted under the supervision of an advisory committee.