CJ408W Senior Thesis
Prerequisites: CJ 306, and 314; Senior status or permission of instructor
The main purpose of the senior thesis is to give students an opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge of criminal justice they have acquired over the course of three or four years of study, to demonstrate their mastery of that knowledge, and to further develop their research and written communication skills. The senior thesis requires proficiency in all areas of the liberal arts curriculum: critical thinking, oral communication, writing, , an understanding of classical and contemporary academic works, and the ability to demonstrate discipline and perseverance. The nature of the senior thesis requires an extensive review of the existing literature and analysis leading to policy development. The department recommends that seniors take this course fall semester of senior year.
Prerequisite
CJ306 [minimum grade = D-] and CJ314 [minimum grade = C]