2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 17, 2024  
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CRJU 0647 - Capstone Project in Crimal Justice


Credits: 3

The capstone experience is a focused study and applied research under the direction of a faculty advisor. The student must submit an abstract for approval to the faculty advisor before undertaking the project. The Capstone must demonstrate a student’s ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the academic program to real world issues and problems. The work will include an abstract of approximately 150 words and an annotated bibliography. It is expected that the paper will be approximately twenty-five pages in length. The final academic activity must represent graduate level work and demonstrate competency in areas such as research, written communication, integrative and analytical thinking skills, and problem solving and decision-making ability. Capstones must contribute to the current body of knowledge in the field of criminal justice.