CRJS 3712 - Criminal Justice Research
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A04, CRN 42470,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Charles Van Dyke
Email: cjvandyke@ysu.edu
Course Description
3712. Criminal Justice Research. Analysis of the major components of social research, including research design, sampling, measurement, data collection, analysis, and interpretation of findings. Prereq.: CRJS 1500. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | The practice of research in criminology and criminal justice (8th ed.) | Bachman, R., & Schutt, R. K. | 9781071891117 |
Bachman, R., & Schutt, R. K. (2023). The practice of research in criminology and criminal justice (8th ed.). SAGE Publications.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Bachman & Schutt (2023), Chapters 1–2 | Foundations of Scientific Inquiry in Criminal Justice | Discussion Post 1 Due |
| 10/26 | Bachman & Schutt (2023), Chapter 3 | Research Ethics in Criminal Justice | Discussion Post 2 Due |
| 11/2 | Bachman & Schutt (2023), Chapters 4–5 | Conceptualization, Measurement & Hypothesis Development | Discussion Post 3 Due Research Question & Hypothesis Assignment Due |
| 11/9 | Bachman & Schutt (2023), Chapters 6–8 | Research Design: Quantitative Approaches & Midterm Exam | Discussion Post 4 Due MIDTERM EXAM — Administered during the Week 4 class session |
| 11/16 | Bachman & Schutt (2023), Chapters 9–10 | Qualitative Research Methods & Literature Review | Discussion Post 5 Due Annotated Bibliography Due |
| 11/23 | Bachman & Schutt (2023), Chapters 11–13 | Sampling, Data Collection & Introduction to Analysis | Discussion Post 6 Due Research Design Proposal Draft Due |
| 11/30 | American Psychological Association (2020), Chapters 1–3 and 8–10 | Communicating Research: APA Writing, Dissemination Ethics & Final Proposals | Discussion Post 7 Due FINAL RESEARCH PROPOSAL DUE |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.