CRJS 6957 01: Readings in Criminal Justice

CRJS 6957 - Readings in Criminal Justice

Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30985,

Credit hours: 4

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Instructor

Ryan Roberts

Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D., International Security, Old Dominion University
Master’s, Global Political Economy, Old Dominion University
Master’s, International Business, University of Toledo
Bachelor’s, International Business, Bowling Green State University
Graduate Certificate, Modeling & Simulation, Old Dominion University
Correctional Officer, Security Threat Group Intelligence & Prison Emergency Response Team (PERT), State of North Carolina

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Email: rjroberts02@ysu.edu

Office: Cushwa Hall 2165

Office Phone: 330-941-1790

Preferred Contact Method: Email

How to Refer to me:
Dr. Roberts

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Course Description

6957. Readings in Criminal Justice. Extensive reading assignments in the student's interest area under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. May be repeated for no more than a total of six semester hours Prereq.: Approval of graduate coordinator. 1-4 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required TBD

Determined by student need.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
5/11 Topic Selection
5/25 Journal Entry 1
6/8 Journal Entry 2
6/15 Annotated Bibliography
6/22 Journal Entry 3
7/6 Journal Entry 4
7/13 PowerPoints
7/20 Journal Entry 5
7/27 Rough Draft
8/10 Final Draft

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.