CJBA 350 Qualitative Methods in Criminal Justice
3 hours
Qualitative Methods in Criminal Justice explores the challenges, risks, and ethical considerations of utilizing qualitative methods to investigate deviance, crime, and experiences with the criminal legal system. The course introduces qualitative research design and varied data collection techniques, including interviewing, participant observation, and narrative inquiry. Students will learn the theory and practice of qualitative research in criminal justice and design and conduct a research project using qualitative data.