Focuses on developing and evaluating research designs, data collection and the relationship between validity and reliability. Stresses methods for conducting research.

Concepts and application of descriptive and inferential statistics, including linear regression, for justice studies research..

Examines classic and contemporary philosophies and theories of justice, including legal, social, and criminal justice.

Introductory overview to the study of justice from a social science perspective. Primary topics include justice theories and justice research. Appropriate for freshmen and sophomores.

Covers diversity of experiences and relations among racial and ethnic groups in the United States.

Overarching history of the disability rights movement and how it is similar to and different from other civil and rights movements. Examines how policies and activism are interconnected within this movement, in addition to looking at other human categories related to disabilities such as gender, sexuality, race and socioeconomic status.

Introduces a wide variety of institutions and organizations--locally, nationally and internationally--that seek justice. Provides an understanding of the many ways justice is institutionalized in modern societies.