CJ 495 - Criminal Justice Capstone

Credits: 1-6
LAB hours per week: 12
This course is an opportunity for students to gain an emic perspective of the criminal justice system with a structured, extended, work-based learning opportunity. Students synthesize knowledge developed in the BAS Business Management-Criminal Justice Administration program and demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making skills. Students are responsible for developing a capstone project with instructor approval. This course is for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science Program. Permission code is required.
Course Outcomes:

Gain practical work experience and explore career opportunities.
Develop and enhance essential career-related skills.
Apply methods, theory, and related academic knowledge and skills, with particular emphasis on legal and ethical issues related to the industry.
Prepare employment application materials, including a professional resume and cover letter.
Track capstone project learning objectives, self-evaluate progress, and discuss best practices.
Demonstrate professionalism and ability to fulfill all duties of the capstone project.
Identify potential policy and procedure issues of a current organization with intent to develop specific and appropriate resolutions.
Acquire an understanding of the operations, equipment, forms, and reports of a career-related organization.

Course Topics:

Preparation of the capstone project
Ethical dilemmas in the field
Industry-related data analysis
Professionalism
Job preparation
Post-program career planning

Course Attribute(s): None