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MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION
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MASTER OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
GENERAL CORE (12 CREDIT HOURS)
MEDG 511 Writing for Research (3 hrs).
MEDG 513 History and Philosophy of Metacognition (3 hrs)
MEDG 517 Research Methodology (3hrs).
MEDG 558 Statistics (3 hrs).
REQUIRED CONCENTRATION (12 CREDIT HOURS)
MEDG 515 Assessment and Evaluation (3 hrs).
MEDG 551 History and Philosophy of Education (3hrs).
MEDG 552 Human Growth and Development (3 hrs).
MEDG 556 Key Elements of Effective Teaching and Learning (3 hrs).
ELECTIVE COURSES (ANY 9 CREDIT HOURS FROM SELECTION BELOW)
MEDG 553 Health and Safety (3 hrs).
MEDG 554 Psychological Devel. of Children (3 hrs).
MEDG 555 Essential Elements of Brain-Based Learning (3 hrs).
MEDG 557 Elements of Research (3 hrs)
MEDG 559 Practicum (3 hrs).
REQUIRED PROJECT (3)
MEDG 597 Thesis (3 hrs).
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MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
SUGGESTED PROGRAM OF STUDY
First Semester
MEDG 511 Writing for Research (3 hrs).
MEDG 513 History and Phil. of Meta-cognition (3 hrs)
MEDG 517 Research Methodology (3hrs).
Second Semester
MEDG 558 Statistics (3 hrs).
MEDG 515 Assessment and Evaluation (3 hrs).
MEDG 551 History and Phil. of Education (3hrs).
Third Semester
MEDG 552 Human Growth and Development (3 hrs).
MEDG 556 Effective Teaching &Learning (3 hrs).
Elective Course (3)
Fourth Semester
Elective Course (3)
Elective Course (3)
MEDG 597 Thesis (3 hrs).
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MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MEDG 511 - Writing for Research (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on a writing assessment tool as well as providing essential skills in conducting research. Several research approaches will be investigated. The scholars will have an opportunity to review and assess numerous research documents or research based documents in various disciplines.
MEDG 513 History and Philosophy of Meta -cognition (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on the historical prospective of thinkers/philosophers who created the foundation for intellectual, psychosomatic and philosophical thinking. The contemporary thinkers have provided an innovative thinking system that draws from all venues.
MEDG 515 Assessment and Evaluation (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on reviewing various approaches to assessment and researching summative, informative evaluations. Different approaches to utilize assessment and evaluation to measure, reinforce and strengthen process and procedure of programs.
MEDG 517 Research Methodology (3 credit hrs).
This course will investigate numerous statistical approaches with the assistance of technological equipment and process numerous research methodologies to identify the best possible method for unique projects.
MEDG 551 History and Philosophy of Education (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on the historical origin of the education discipline starting with historical scholars. The educational arena will be researched focused on numerous educational disciplines.
MEDG 552 Human Growth and Development (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on the developmental process of human beings addressing the essence of the development of the body and mind from conception to adulthood.
MEDG 553 Health and Safety (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on the essential role health plays in the learning process of human beings. Health of all parts of the mind and body must have balance in order for the individual to develop to their fullest potential. Environmental safety and psychological well-being are essential tools in the effective functioning of human beings.
MEDG 554 Psychological Development of Children (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on all entities that impact the psychological development of children including the environment the mother lives in during pregnancy: her health, emotional stability and psychological state. Additional research will be focused on the environmental elements impacting the child from infancy to adulthood.
MEDG 555 Essential Elements of Brain- Based Learning (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on the various strains of brain-based learning and a research component on the various parts of the brain and their function and how they work in unison to effect learning.
MEDG 556 Key Elements of Effective Teaching and Learning (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on various teaching and learning styles will be researched and the Scholar will design an outline of the learning style that is most appropriate for their constituents.
MEDG 557 Elements of Research (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on various research systems and how to navigate library findings to identify appropriate materials and information to support research topics and themes of the Scholar. Thesis, research based articles and other documents will be reviewed and assessed so that the Scholar will gain experience as to how authors organize their thoughts and document their research.
MEDG 558 Statistics (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on statistical elements of conducting research, reviewing research based documents and conducting statistical analysis as related to development professional research based documents.
MEDG 597 Thesis (3 credit hrs).
The Scholar will be guided and supported by the major professor together with the thesis committee and develop a research based master’s thesis. Research will be drawn from the libraries the University has relationships with globally.
MEDG 559 Practicum (3 credit hrs).
Requirements will be met by the Scholar identifying a learning institution in their community and contacting the administration asking them to approve for the scholar to do 75 clock hours over a three month period as a Practicum/Field Experience. The University will contact the learning institution asking them to verify and validate the learning experience of the Scholar.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION
GENERAL CORE (12 CREDIT HOURS)
DSEL 780 History and Philosophy of Meta-Cognitive Systems (3).
DSEL 782 Research Design (3).
DSEL 784 Statistics (3).
DSEL 786 Research Methodology (3).
REQUIRED CONCENTRATION ( 30 CREDIT HOURS)
DSEL 788 Assessment and Evaluation (3).
DSEL 789 Historical Perspective of Education (3).
DSEL 790 The Origin of Multicultural Studies (3).
DSEL 792 Foundations of Advanced Educational Theory (3).
DSEL 794 History and Phil. of Curriculum Design (3).
DSEL 828 Management of Change in Education (3)
DSEL 840 Curriculum and Instruction in Higher Education (3)
DSEL 842 Education & Cultural Diversity (3).
DSEL 844 Contemporary Technological Impact on Educational Policy and Procedure (3)
ELECTIVES (9 CREDIT HOURS FROM THIS SELECTION)
DSEL 787 Historical Development of American Higher Education (3)
DSEL 791 Professional Practice in Multicultural Society (3)
DSEL 793 Social Perspectives of Education
DSEL 795 Designing and Assessing Teaching and Learning (3)
DSEL 796 Current Issues in School and Society (3)
PRACTICUM AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCES (9 CREDIT HOURS)
DSEL 897 Clinical Field Experience (3 credit hrs)
DSEL 898 Clinical Field Experience (3 credit hrs)
DSEL 899 Clinical Field Experience (3 credit hrs)
RESEARCH AND DISSERTATION (30 CREDIT HOURS)
DSEL 901 Research Project: Completion of Dissertation (10 credits)
DSEL 902 Research Project: Completion of Dissertation (10 credits)
DSEL 903 Research Project: Completion of Dissertation (10 credits)
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION
SUGGESTED PROGRAM OF STUDY
First Semester
DSEL 780 History and Philosophy of Meta-Cognitive Systems (3)
DSEL 782 Research Design (3).
DSEL 784 Statistics (3).
Second Semester
DSEL 786 Research Methodology (3).
DSEL 788 Assessment and Evaluation (3).
DSEL 789 Historical Perspective of Education (3).
Third Semester
DSEL 790 The Origin of Multicultural Studies (3).
DSEL 792 Foundations of Advanced Educational Theory (3).
DSEL 794 History and Philosophy of Curriculum Design (3).
Fourth Semester
DSEL 828 Management of Change in Education (3)
DSEL 842 Education & Cultural Diversity (3).
Elective Course (3)
Elective Course (3)
Fifth Semester
DSEL 844 Contemporary Technological Impact on Educational Policy and Procedure (3)
Elective Course (3)
Elective Course (3)
Sixth Semester
DSEL 897 Clinical Field Experience (4 credit hrs)
DSEL 901 Research Project: Completion of Dissertation (10 credits)
Seventh Semester
DSEL 898 Clinical Field Experience (4 credit hrs)
DSEL 902 Research Project: Completion of Dissertation (10 credits)
Eighth Semester
DSEL 899 Clinical Field Experience (4 credit hrs)
DSEL 903 Research Project: Completion of Dissertation (10 credits)
Dissertation
Scholars are required to develop a dissertation grounded in current research approaches. The dissertation must represent original ideas critical thinking and scholarly writing skills. Additionally, academic excellence in the field of study will be evidenced in the research methodology and current literature.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION
DSEL 780 History and Philosophy of Meta -Cognitive Systems (3 credit hrs).
The major focus of this course will be to study the origin of historical thinkers and the impact of their findings on conventional thinkers. The current meta cognitive systems will be examined focusing on the impact of cultural variations on the thought process of 21st Century thinking.
DSEL 782 Research Design (3 credit hrs).
This course is designed to nurture Scholars with a united effort of the Doctorate Committee and major advisor to develop their dissertational prospectus. This course will focus on the interrelationships among theory, methodology, and different research designs.
DSEL 784 Statistics (3 credit hrs).
The principles of statistical analysis, data aggregation and exploration of numerous statistical procedures.
DSEL 786 Research Methodology (3 credit hrs).
This course will investigate numerous current research methodologies such as qualitative, quantitative paradigm and heuristic approaches.
DSEL 787 Historical Development of American Higher Education (3 credit hrs).
Study focusing on the period from 1865- 1915, when many of the institutions and practices of contemporary higher education were shaped. Secondary sources extensively supplemented by readings of primary documents. Surveys of the national scene supplemented by case studies at specific instructions.
DSEL 788 Assessment and Evaluation (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on the developmental process of acquiring knowledge about different forms of assessment. Formative and summative evaluation procedures will be explored to evaluate curricula and develop affective and effective learning opportunities in society.
DSEL 789 Historical Perspective of Education (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on the origin of education as an academic discipline. Theorist will be researched beginning with Aristotle, Plato, Humes through the contemporary theorist such as Piaget, Glass and others.
DSEL 790 The Origin of Multicultural Studies (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on the essential roles of diversity in embracing diverse cultures in the educational arena.
DSEL 791 Professional Practice in A Multicultural Society (3 credit hrs). Interdisciplinary inquiry into issues of pluralism and its influence on professional practice in education and human service settings. Cross- cultural interaction will be analyzed; reflection on developing culturally responsive professional practice (elective).
DSEL 792 Foundations of Advanced Educational Theory (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on contemporary education theory and identify the strengths and flaws that have created barriers to the educational system conquering the present challenges faced by educators in their efforts to successfully educate the masses.
DSEL 793 Social Perspectives of Education (3 credit hrs).
Examines selected social factors that influence the development of educational policies and patterns of research relating to school and nonschool educational settings (elective).
DSEL 794 History and Philosophy of Curriculum Design (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on designing academically rigorous grounded curriculum of study to enhance teaching and learning in society. These historical education theorists who were founders and originators of academic thought will be investigated in an effort to trace the lasting impact on education in this century.
DSEL 795 Designing and Assessing Teaching and Learning (3 credit hrs). Explores design and development of curricular, pedagogical, and assessment strategies responsive to needs and interests of students. Investigates factors that affect teaching and learning, and examines multiple ways of knowing that teachers bring to classrooms (elective)..
DSEL 796 Current Issues in School and Society (3 credit hrs). Background, current status and proposals to address a variety of educational controversies. Past and present cycles of reform are considered, with attention given to issues such as governmental roles in education, financial reform, school choice, multicultural and bilingual education, teacher education, teacher empowerment, gender issues in education, moral development and education, and educational technology.
DSEL 828 Management of Change in Education (3 credit hrs).
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the research concerning on how change is managed in educational organizations. The student will explore the application of this knowledge in managing such change forces as: restructuring, team based projects, cultural diversity and multicultural influences, globalization, competition, and new technology. Special emphasis will be given to issues relating to technology implementation, resistance to change, e-learning management, and management of diverse student populations.
DSEL 840 Curriculum and Instruction in Higher Education (3 credit hrs)Current status of the undergraduate curriculum and approaches to instruction in American colleges and universities, including reform efforts. Principal factors/forces shaping undergraduate curriculum and instruction including epistemology and the sociology of knowledge; psychology and developmental status/needs of the contemporary college student, both traditional and nontraditional; socio-cultural, economic and political factors.
DSEL 842 Education and Cultural Diversity (3 credit hrs).
The purpose of this seminar is to explore the meaning of culture, its influence on the “self” and “the other,” as well as the influence of culture on issues of teaching and learning. This course centers on readings and a field component that explore sociopolitical factors as well as structural and cultural factors that influence the school achievement of students who come from diverse groups.
DSEL 844 Contemporary Technological Impact on Educational Policy and Procedure (3 credit hrs).
This course will focus on the various changes in contemporary education as the technological arena revises the vision of the system including the population of learners who are not technologically astute based on access or assets.
DSEL 897 Clinical Field Experience I (3 credit hrs).
These full time learning opportunities allow Scholar to reflect on his/her experiences, look critically on a professional’s role and the role of schools in society, and to tie evolving practice with the theory learned at Duplichain University. Placements need to be approved by the practicum/internship coordinator at least three months prior to placement. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in denial of registration for the course. Full-time experience is defined as the number per week required for attendance by a full-time student, receiving Federal financial assistance (generally 9- 12 hours per week).
DSEL 898 Clinical Field Experience II (3 credit hrs).
Continuation of Clinical Field Experiences I
DSEL 899 Clinical Field Experience III (3 credit hrs).
Continuation of Clinical Field Experiences II
DSEL 901 Research Project: Completion of Dissertation (10 credits).
In-depth study of a practical problem within the profession and may include an analysis of the problem, preparation of a policy solution. The dissertation must be located within some broad range of theory and must employ an explicit and discernible methodology. Thus students are free to employ, for example, experimental design, ethnography, case studies, correlational studies, historical studies, and grounded theory depending on the appropriateness of the methodology to the problem under investigation. It is recognized that the level of information available varies with the type of problem; therefore, the methodology will vary with the nature of the problem and the extent to which it has been investigated. Pass/no credit grading. Repetition of this course is not allowed under this course designation.
DSEL 902 Research Project: Completion of Dissertation (10 credits). Continuation of DSEL 901 – Indepth study of a practical problem within the profession and may include an analysis of the problem, preparation of a policy solution. The dissertation must be located within some broad range of theory and must employ an explicit and discernible methodology. Thus students are free to employ, for example, experimental design, ethnography, case studies, correlational studies, historical studies, and grounded theory depending on the appropriateness of the methodology to the problem under investigation. It is recognized that the level of information available varies with the type of problem; therefore, the methodology will vary with the nature of the problem and the extent to which it has been investigated. Pass/no credit grading. Repetition of this course is not allowed under this course designation.
DSEL 903 Research Project: Completion of Dissertation (10 credits). Continuation of DSEL 902. Indepth study of a practical problem within the profession and may include an analysis of the problem, preparation of a policy solution. The dissertation must be located within some broad range of theory and must employ an explicit and discernible methodology. Thus students are free to employ, for example, experimental design, ethnography, case studies, correlational studies, historical studies, and grounded theory depending on the appropriateness of the methodology to the problem under investigation. It is recognized that the level of information available varies with the type of problem; therefore, the methodology will vary with the nature of the problem and the extent to which it has been investigated. Pass/no credit grading. Repetition of this course is not allowed under this course designation.
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MASTER’S OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GENERAL CORE COURSES (6 CREDIT HOURS)
MCRJ 614 Research Methodology (3)
MCRJ 615 Statistics (3)
REQUIRED CONCENTRATION (18 CREDIT HOURS)
MCRJ 501 Criminal Justice Assessment (3)
MCRJ 550 Professional Ethics and Liability (3)
MCRJ 616 Justice Policies and Administration (3)
MCRJ 684 Comprehensive Exam (3)
MCRJ 798 Thesis Research (3)
MCRJ 799 Thesis (3)
ELECTIVE HOURS (12 CREDIT HOURS FROM THE SELECTION BELOW)
MCRJ 571 Survey of Forensic Science (3)
MCRJ 591 Special Topics Seminar (3)
MCRJ 612 Criminal Justice Planning and Politics (3)
MCRJ 616 Justice Policy & Administration (3)
MCRJ 620 Seminar in Criminology (3)
MCRJ 622 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (3)
MCRJ 631 Administrative Issues in Criminal Justice
MCRJ 641 Jurisprudence (3)
MCRJ 660 Seminar in Legal Process (3)
MCRJ 670 Forensic Evidence and Criminal Procedure (3)
MCRJ 680 Forensic Psychiatry (3)
MCRJ 693 Graduate Internship (3)
MCRJ 763 Seminar in Social Justice (3)
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MASTER’S OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SUGGESTED PROGRAM OF STUDY
First Semester
MCRJ 614 Research Methodology (3)
MCRJ 501 Criminal Justice Assessment (3)
MCRJ 550 Professional ethics and Liability(3)
Second Semester
MCRJ 615 Statistics (3)
MCRJ 616 Justice Policies and Administration (3)
Criminal Justice Elective (3)
Criminal Justice Elective (3)
Third Semester
MCRJ 798 Thesis Research (3)
MCRJ 684 Comprehensive Exam (3)
Criminal Justice Elective (3)
Fourth Semester
MCRJ 799 Thesis (3)
Criminal Justice Elective (3)
Criminal Justice Elective (3)
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MASTER’S OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MCRJ 501 Criminal Justice Assessment. (3 credit hours).
Survey of the American criminal justice system, and the interrelationships among crime, law, police, courts, and corrections in attempting to achieve
justice in a system based on law, policy, discretion, and politics.
MCRJ 550 Professional Ethics & Liability. (3 credit hours).
Study of the ethical basis for decision making in criminal justice, especially as it involves the liberty interests of others. The civil, criminal, and management consequences of unethical conduct in the criminal justice professions.
MCRJ 571 Survey of Forensic Science. (3 credit hours).
History and current status of forensic science as the intersection of crime, law, biology, and chemistry. Review of special ties within the field, analytical techniques employed and career opportunities in the field.
MCRJ 591 Special Topics Seminar. (3 credit hours).
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.Periodic seminar in contemporary criminal justice topics. Topics to be determined.
MCRJ 612 Criminal Justice Planning & Politics. (3 credit hours).
Assesses political and public policy issues as they relate to the administration of justice planning and planning strategies. Emphasizes planning implications of interagency relationship, the impact of social change in the criminal justice process, and community involvement in the control and prevention of crime.
MCRJ 614 Research Methodology. (3 credit hours).
Methods and techniques of research in the behavioral sciences with an emphasis on research designs most appropriate for data collection in criminal justice.
MCRJ 615 Statistics. (3 credit hours).
This course will provide Criminal Justice Graduate students with the basic understanding and application of statistical concepts and techniques in Criminal Justice. A major objective will be to use statistics to manage, interpret and utilize criminal justice data.
MCRJ 616 Justice Policy & Administration. (3 credit hours).
Analyzes the legal, philosophical, political, and management influences that shape criminal justice policy and its administration. Organization and management principles as they apply to the justice system with emphasis on leadership and human resource development.
MCRJ 620 Criminology. (3 credit hours).
Examination and analysis of biological, social, psychological, and economic theories and correlates of criminal behavior. Typologies of crime and offenders.
MCRJ 622 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems. (3 credit hours).
Study of crime and criminal justice from an international perspective, emphasizing their comparative aspects.
MCRJ 631 Administrative Issues in Criminal Justice. (3 credit hours). Application of organizational theory and administrative behavior to criminal justice policy, management, and operation. Administrative concepts, program planning and development, and innovative management practices.
MCRJ 641 Jurisprudence. (3 credit hours).
Examines the theoretical underpinnings of law and justice. Studies the evolution of theories of jurisprudence within the context of evolving concepts of responsibility and law. Systems of law will be contrasted and emphasis will be placed on contemporary development in substantive law.
MCRJ 660 Seminar in Legal Process. (3 credit hours).
Studies the formal and informal procedures of various criminal justice systems. Advanced study of criminal procedure and the major legal constraints and authorizations placed upon arrest, prosecution, trial, sentencing and appeal.
MCRJ 670 Forensic Evidence and Criminal Procedure. (3 credit hours).Presents the law of criminal procedure and rules of evidence as applied to forensic science. Explores issues of scientific versus legal burdens of proof, legal terminology, and trial procedure.
MCRJ 680 Forensic Psychiatry. (3 credit hours).
Guilty mind requirements in criminal law. Competency to stand trial, insanity defense, mental disorder and crime. Behavioral profiling of serial murders and sex offenders. Issues in the use of clinical and statistical prediction methods in criminal justice.
MCRJ 684 Comprehensive Exam. (3 credit hours).
May be taken anytime after completion of the required core courses. Students will write a multi question comprehensive exam over a period of 10 weeks. Students may be asked to orally explain and respond to questions on the written answers to the compressive exam. Graded as pass/fail.
MCRJ 692 Directed Independent Study. (3 credit hours).
Provides an opportunity for an advanced student to pursue an independent research project or extensive literature review under the supervision of an instructor.
MCRJ 693 Graduate Internship. (3 credit hours).
Offers a qualified student the opportunity to relate theory to practice through work experience in a criminal justice agency. Students must apply for this
internship a semester in advance. This course should be taken near the end of the degree program.
MCRJ 763 Seminar in Social Justice. (3 credit hours)
Examines the philosophical and historical underpinnings of the principles of justice and their relationship to equality, liberty, government, and law.
MCRJ 798 Thesis Research. (3 credit hours).
Permission of graduate instructor. Registration for this course is permitted only upon approval of the candidate's detailed research proposal in advance by a faculty committee. A two- semester project resulting in an advanced research paper that involves a comprehensive literature review, approved research design, and an original analysis or replication study.
MCRJ 799 Thesis. (3 credit hours).
Execution of the research prospectus approved in MCRJ 798. The MASTER thesis will be written according to University's guidelines, approved by the student's faculty committee, and defended orally before the faculty committee.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GENERAL CORE COURSES (12 CREDIT HOURS)
DCRJ 712 Research Design (3)
DCRJ 714 Statistics (3)
DCRJ 716 Research Methodology (3)
DCRJ 781 History and Philosophy of Meta-Cognitive Systems for Criminal Justice (3)
REQUIRED CONCENTRATION COURSES (33 CREDIT HOURS FROM THIS SELECTION)
DCRJ 840 Criminal Justice Policy (3)
DCRJ 841 Comparative Study of Criminal Justice (3)
DCRJ 842 Policing Issues (3)
DCRJ 844 The Incarceration Process (3)
DCRJ 845 Prison Environments (3)
DCRJ 846 Criminal Justice Process (3)
DCRJ 848 Sentencing (3)
DCRJ 849 Innovations in Policing (3)
DCRJ 850 Seminar in Police Admin. & Behavior (3)
DCRJ 852 Prosecution and Adjudication (3)
DCRJ 855 Crime, Correctional Programming (3)
or
DCRJ 858 Violence in Criminal Justice (3)
ELECTIVE COURSES (15 CREDIT HOURS FROM THIS SELECTION)
DCRJ 838 Justice and Juveniles (3)
DCRJ 848 Sentencing in Criminal Justice (3)
DCRJ 851 Seminar on Specific Problems in the Criminal Justice Process (3)
DCRJ 856 Supervised Readings in Criminal Justice (3)
DCRJ 857 Gender, Administration, and Policy (3)
DCRJ 859 Administration in Criminal Justice (3)
RESEARCH AND DISSERTATION (30 CREDIT HOURS)
DCRJ 901 Dissertation Completion (10)
DCRJ 902 Dissertation Completion (10)
DCRJ 903 Dissertation Completion (10)
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SUGGESTED PROGRAM OF STUDY
First Semester
DCRJ 718 History and Phil. of Meta-Cognitive Systems for Criminal Justice (3)
DCRJ 712 Research Design(3)
DCRJ 841 Comparative Study of Criminal Justice(3)
DCRJ 842 Policing Issues (3)
Second Semester
DCRJ 714 Statistics (3)
DCRJ 840 Criminal Justice Policy (3)
DCRJ 844 The Incarceration Process (3)
Third Semester
DCRJ 716 Research Methodology (3)
DCRJ 845 Prison Environments (3)
Elective Course (3)
Forth Semester
DCRJ 848 Sentencing (3)
DCRJ 849 Innovations in Policing (3)
Elective Course (3)
Fifth Semester
DCRJ 850 Seminar in Police Administration and Behavior (3)
DCRJ 855 Crime, Correctional Programming (3)
Elective Course (3)
Sixth Semester
DCRJ 858 Violence in Criminal Justice (3)
DCRJ 852 Prosecution and Adjudication (3)
DCRJ 901 Dissertation Completion (10)
Electives Course (3)
Seventh Semester
DCRJ 902 Dissertation Completion (10)
Eighth Semester
DCRJ 903 Dissertation Completion (10)
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DCRJ 712 RESEARCH DESIGN (3 credit hrs).
This course is designed to nurture scholars with a united effort of the Doctorate Committee and major advisor to develop their dissertational prospectus. This course will focus on the interrelationships among theory, methodology, and different research designs.
DCRJ 714 STATISTICS (3 credit hrs).
The principles of statistical analysis, data aggregation and exploration of numerous statistical procedures.
DCRJ 716 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (3 credit hrs).
This course will investigate numerous current research methodologies such as qualitative, quantitative paradigm and heuristic approaches.
DCRJ 718 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF META- COGNITIVE SYSTEMS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 credit hrs).
The major focus of this course will be to study the origin of historical thinkers and the impact of their findings
on conventional thinkers. The current meta- cognitive systems will be examined focusing on the impact of cultural variations on the thought process of 21st Century thinking.
DCRJ 838 JUSTICE FOR JUVENILES (3 Credit Hours).
Course coverage will include a discussion of the development, original philosophy, purpose, and operation of the juvenile court in the U.S.; traces the evolution of the juvenile court and justice system; examines influential players, social movements, theory, research, and policy; and considers key contemporary debates.
DCRJ 840 CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY (3 Credit Hours).
An examination of criminal justice policy in the US since 1950, with specific emphasis on the theoretical positions shaping policy. In addition, the course focuses on policy planning, program development, and program evaluation. Students develop a comprehensive policy planning proposal to deal with a well-defined problem in CJ.
DCRJ 841 COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 Credit Hours).
This course will consider the operation of the criminal justice system in various parts of the world. The principal concern is to develop an understanding of common problems shared by all countries in dealing with crime and to provide an understanding of how effective these countries are in administering justice. These countries will be compared in terms of the crime rate, types of crimes, police practices, legal traditions, court practices, sentencing schemes and penal policies. The goal is to alert the student to what is taking place in other parts of the world and to encourage consideration of practices in other countries as offering possible solutions to current dilemmas at home.
DCRJ 842 POLICING ISSUES (3 CREDIT HOURS).
Issues in the performance of the police will be examined and will include. Specific readings of critically seminal research studies of police effectiveness will also be examined. Class acquaints students with police performance, to appraise attempts at evaluating police performance, and to develop skill in social science research.
DCRJ 843 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 Credit Hours).
This seminar is designed to examine a current issue in criminology and criminal justice of particular concern. Topics such as the future of crime and justice, mala prohibita offenses and their adjudication, or the criminal or juvenile justice system and contemporary social problems may be offered depending on the critical issues of the period. This course may be taken more than once as long as the subject matter differs.
DCRJ 846 CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS (3 Credit Hours).
The course exposes Scholars to various theoretical work on criminal justice process and policy, from multidisciplinary perspectives. Topics of discussion will include theoretical approaches to studying organizational, system, and political behavior. Emphasis will be given to the practical utilization of theory to engage scholars to research problems and agendas.
DCRJ 844 THE INCARCERATION PROCESS (3 Credit Hours).
Theory and practice of correctional institutions and their functions; the prison as a total institution; characteristics of various types of correctional facilities; problems of rehabilitation in institutional settings; analysis of the prison community; adjustment to prison life by personnel and inmates; the impact of institutionalization on the offender.
DCRJ 845 PRISON ENVIRONMENTS (3 Credit Hours).
Sociological and psychological aspects of imprisonment. Description of the inmate culture and its variations. The impact of institutionalization on the inmate, and the attributes of prison and of other total institutions as living environments. Problems of coping with prison life and of adjusting to incarceration. Prison careers and their relationships to outside careers. Relationships of staff and inmates; role and adjustment problems of prison staff. Pains of imprisonment and their amelioration. Crisis intervention in prisons.
DCRJ 848 SENTENCING (3 Credit Hours).
Analysis of various sentence structures for both misdemeanor and felony offenders. Particular attention is paid to extended terms for dangerous offenders and to the relationship between type and length of sentence to time and conditions of sentences actually served.
DCRJ 849 INNOVATIONS IN POLICING (3 Credit Hours).
This course will examine current thinking as well as experience with respect to changing and reforming police instructions and practices. The course will focus primarily on the United States. Its purpose will be to describe major innovations, to explore their rationale, and to examine impediments to their implementation.
DCRJ 850 SEMINAR IN POLICE ADMINISTRATION AND BEHAVIOR (3 Credit Hours).
The history, organization and administration of law enforcement as it attempts to achieve a balance among peace, order and individual rights. The constraints imposed by law, policy, public interest, politics, and training will each be assessed. Ways to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement, while maintaining respect for the rights of suspects and the safety of citizens, will be assessed.
DCRJ 851 SEMINARS ON SPECIFIC PROBLEMS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS (3 Credit Hours).
Seminar series analyzing specific topics relating to the criminal justice process; more than one topic may be covered in the same session. Recent examples include: Issues in Sentencing; Restorative Justice in Theory and Practice; Drugs, Crime & Public Policy.
DCRJ 852 PROSECUTION AND ADJUDICATION (3 Credit Hours).
Criminal court judges as participants in the definition of criminal law as well as participants in the operation of the criminal justice process. Also scheduled is the prosecutor in his dual- capacity as law enforcement agent and officer of the court, with emphasis on his resolution of demands and pressure from the community, the police and the courts. Attention is given to the detention of the accused before adjudication.
DCRJ 855 CRIME, CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMMING (3 Credit Hours).
Examines the development, management and assessment of the various types of non-security programs within correctional settings. Facilitates the understanding of dynamics of rehabilitation of offenders, as well as the group dynamics of institutions designed to work with delinquent populations.
DCRJ 856 SUPERVISED READINGS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 Credit Hours).
This course is designed for the student who wishes to pursue specific readings on a subject not otherwise available in the curriculum. With approval of the instructor, the student will select a topic, organize a reading list, complete it, and compose a paper based on these readings in consultation with the instructor.
DCRJ 857 GENDER, ADMINISTRATION, AND POLICY (3 Credit Hours).
Review of theories and empirical knowledge about gender issues in criminal justice administration and policy. Discussion of the impact of the integration of women into the criminal justice professions; consideration of the relevance of gender in the treatment of convicted offenders and in reforms in the adjudication of female defendants; examination of social and policy questions in criminal justice responses to female victimization, particularly in domestic violence and rape cases.
DCRJ 858 VIOLENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 Credit Hours).
This seminar provides an overview of violent behavior that is of interest to the criminal justice system. Subjects covered include domestic violence, police-citizen conflict and violence in prisons and schools, guns, mental health issues, and violence and the media. Problems of causation are discussed, as are proposals aimed at the prevention and reduction of violence.
DCRJ 859 ADMINISTRATION IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 Credit Hours).
Surveys the relationship between worker productivity and personnel/management policies in criminal justice organizations. Examines the workplace application of theories of learning, personality, cognitive processes, group dynamics and communications
DCRJ 901 Research Project: Completion of Dissertation (10 credits hours).
In-depth study of a practical problem within the profession and may include an analysis of the problem, preparation of a policy solution. The dissertation must be located within some broad range of theory and must employ an explicit and discernible methodology. Thus students are free to employ, for example, experimental design, ethnography, case studies, correlational studies, historical studies, and grounded theory depending on the appropriateness of the methodology to the problem under investigation. It is recognized that the level of information available varies with the type of problem; therefore, the methodology will vary with the nature of the problem and the extent to which it has been investigated. Pass/no credit grading. Repetition of this course is not allowed under this course designation.
DCRJ 902 Research Project: Completion of Dissertation (10 credits hours).
Continuation of DSEL 901 - In- depth study of a practical problem within the profession and may include an analysis of the problem, preparation of a policy solution. The dissertation must be located within some broad range of theory and must employ an explicit and discernible methodology. Thus students are free to employ, for example, experimental design, ethnography, case studies, correlational studies, historical studies, and grounded theory depending on the appropriateness of the methodology to the problem under investigation. It is recognized that the level of information available varies with the type of problem; therefore, the methodology will vary with the nature of the problem and the extent to which it has been investigated. Pass/no credit grading. Repetition of this course is not allowed under this course designation.
DCRJ 903 Research Project: Completion of Dissertation (10 credits hours).
Continuation of DSEL 902. In-depth study of a practical problem within the profession and may include an analysis of the problem, preparation of a policy solution. The dissertation must be located within some broad range of theory and must employ an explicit and discernible methodology. Thus students are free to employ, for example, experimental design, ethnography, case studies, correlational studies, historical studies, and grounded theory depending on the appropriateness of the methodology to the problem under investigation. It is recognized that the level of information available varies with the type of problem; therefore, the methodology will vary with the nature of the problem and the extent to which it has been investigated. Pass/no credit grading. Repetition of this course is not allowed under this course designation.
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