Theories of justice are utilized to critically evaluate the U.S. criminal justice system, including police, courts, and corrections. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MPA Program.

Definitions, concepts, theories, and contemporary case studies of organizational corporate and government (state) crime will be critically analyzed from a sociological perspective. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MPA Program.

The scientific study of victims. This will include study of the victim and the relationship to the offender, criminal justice system, and other societal institutions. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Public Administration Program.

This course offers a critical examination of the development of restorative justice. It examines the promises and challenges of implementing restorative justice. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MPA Program.