2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Apr 18, 2024  
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CJ 277 Applied Crime Analysis Research & Design Methods (5 credits)



Prerequisite A grade of 2.0 or greater in CJ 274  and CJ 275  or instructor permission.

Course Description
This course exposes the student to the experience of developing an original crime analysis project & bringing the project to completion.

Student Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental methods criminologists use to conduct research and gather information.
2. Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative approaches.
3. Self-initiate an original project.
4. Develop and/or obtain data necessary to complete project.
5. Apply relevant theory to crime analysis projects.
6. Utilize relevant analytical methods & tools to complete analytical task.
7. Draw meaningful conclusions from analysis.
8. Prepare comprehensive suite of analytical products for dissemination.
9. Communicate findings of analysis through written & oral presentation to relevant audience.
10. Develop crime intelligence through the process of critical thinking, logic, inference development, and recommendation development.



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