COURSE OVERVIEW
The purpose of this course is to expose you to the complex problems criminal justice agencies confront on a daily basis. You will become familiar with the theoretical concepts and practical applications of the principals that guide effective criminal justice administrators. You will be able to intellectually discuss the importance of effective communication, leadership, management principles, management theories, and motivation that enables criminal justice agencies become effective in a service oriented environment.
The purpose of this course is to expose you to the complex problems criminal justice agencies confront on a daily basis. You will become familiar with the theoretical concepts and practical applications of the principals that guide effective criminal justice administrators. You will be able to intellectually discuss the importance of effective communication, leadership, management principles, management theories, and motivation that enables criminal justice agencies become effective in a service oriented environment.
"BIG QUESTION"
Overall “Big Question” we will be focused on all semester: How can the criminal justice system achieve an acceptable standard of justice in the United States? (This is a question that transcends this course and relates to all of the courses I teach; and can be used for you to be an objective and critical thinker in all criminal justice courses).
Main concepts/questions I will keep the Administration of Criminal Justice course content revolving around (1) What are the major theoretical concepts that should guide criminal justice administrators as they lead their agencies? (2) How can criminal justice agencies become more effective in service to internal and external customers? And, (3) What are the issues that challenge criminal justice administrators from effectively applying principles to become effective organizations?
Overall “Big Question” we will be focused on all semester: How can the criminal justice system achieve an acceptable standard of justice in the United States? (This is a question that transcends this course and relates to all of the courses I teach; and can be used for you to be an objective and critical thinker in all criminal justice courses).
Main concepts/questions I will keep the Administration of Criminal Justice course content revolving around (1) What are the major theoretical concepts that should guide criminal justice administrators as they lead their agencies? (2) How can criminal justice agencies become more effective in service to internal and external customers? And, (3) What are the issues that challenge criminal justice administrators from effectively applying principles to become effective organizations?
PREREQUISITES
There are not any specific prerequisite courses listed in the University catalog. However, this is an upper division course and you should have taken courses that familiarize yourself with the criminal justice system in the United States. You are also expected to communicate orally and in writing as a “Junior” level undergraduate university student.
Writing is an essential component for any criminal justice professional and I have high expectations for your writing. Your writing must have clarity and be grammatically correct. You must also be competent with APA citation and reference style.
There are not any specific prerequisite courses listed in the University catalog. However, this is an upper division course and you should have taken courses that familiarize yourself with the criminal justice system in the United States. You are also expected to communicate orally and in writing as a “Junior” level undergraduate university student.
Writing is an essential component for any criminal justice professional and I have high expectations for your writing. Your writing must have clarity and be grammatically correct. You must also be competent with APA citation and reference style.