Students will...

1. Understand and evaluate the causes of and responses to crime and violence in society
2. Demonstrate familiarity with research design including identifying research questions, design options, sources of crime and criminal justice data
3. Analyze and think critically about crime and violence as well as policy addressing these issues
4. Use evidence in written work to support explanations of the causes of and the policy responses to crime and violence
5. Express satisfaction with their choice of major and with their learning in the major