Criminology and Criminal Justice

Overview

The Criminology and Criminal Justice program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas provides an interdisciplinary, research-oriented perspective for advanced understanding of the nature and causes of crime, consequences of crime and crime control, society's reaction to these phenomena, as well as the organizations that are designed to deter, apprehend, prosecute, punish, or reform criminal offenders.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the program, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge of the nature of crime, and understanding regarding patterns of criminal activity.

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the law and the legal system, as well as decision-making in the criminal justice process, the social and political context of the legal system, important constitutional issues, and how criminal law differs from other forms of law.

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of criminal justice institutions and processes, and current criminal justice policy.

• Demonstrate the ability to develop a research question, conduct research using primary data collection, and employ appropriate research methods and statistical analysis techniques.