CRMJ 4130 Leadership and Management in the Criminal Justice System
This course is designed to provide the student with a foundation in the management and leadership discourse surrounding criminal justice agencies. The student will explore the need for leadership and ethical behavior at all levels within criminal justice organizations. The lectures, resource materials, and activities are designed to provide both intellectual and experiential opportunities to examine the challenges faced by professionals working in the field. While the criminal justice system only loosely conforms to the concept of a true system, the need for leaders to think in terms of an integrated criminal justice system is emphasized. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
- Leadership in Criminal Justice
- Management & Organizational Structures
- History, Opportunities & Challenges in Criminal Justice System & Leadership
- Criminal Justice Leadership Discourse
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Analyze the benefits of quality leadership at all levels of an organization.
2. Evaluate theoretical frameworks and approaches to defining the essential qualities of a leader.
3. Evaluate key functions needed for, and challenges to, the effective management of criminal justice operations.
4. Critique the interrelatedness of the system and the impact of proposed policy decisions upon the police, courts, and corrections.
5. Examine the historical development and continued evolution of the criminal justice system.
6. Critique the strengths/weaknesses of each component of the criminal justice system.
7. Compose an original model of management and leadership in criminal justice through the synthesis of knowledge gained in the course.