CJ 9840 - Theory & Practice: Capstone Project

6 - credits

CJ 9840 - Theory & Practice: Capstone Project 6 Credits The Capstone Project is a significant undertaking relevant to criminology, criminal justice, and/or related fields that reflects originality and independent thinking. The project must be a systematically organized effort with appropriate form and methodology. Projects may vary considerably, including but not limited to a substantial written project, such as a thesis, monograph, literature review, report for a public or non-profit organization, or policy paper; a publishable paper based on an original empirical study or secondary data analysis; a project or program involving community service or other benefits to the community, or would otherwise facilitate community, social, and/or criminal justice; or a media project. For projects that are not limited to , a written abstract or synopsis is required that articulates the rationale of the project, sets forth its empirical and theoretical underpinnings, explains its significance, identifies its objectives, describes its execution, and sets forth conclusions and recommendations. The student works under the supervision of a faculty member and if appropriate, in cooperation with an approved criminal justice or related field site. The project must be approved by the Criminal Justice Graduate Committee. A student may earn credit for the Capstone Project a second time, with the approval of the Criminal Justice Graduate Committee.

Prerequisite: At least 21 CJ graduate credits.

Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: At least 21 CJ graduate credits.