Quantitative Analysis of Crime and Criminal Justice

Instructor(s):

• James Lynch, Criminal Justice, John Jay College

This four-week seminar introduces participants to major surveys sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, such as the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). The seminar focuses on innovative applications of survey methods and incident-based data in criminal justice. Issues of data collection and analysis are covered in depth. Each participant will design, conduct, and present a quantitative research project. The course is designed for faculty and professionals as well as for advanced graduate students in the social sciences who are comfortable with data analysis software and quantitative research.

Admission: Applicants must include a vita and cover letter describing the applicant's background and a brief research proposal for using Bureau of Justice Statistics resources housed at the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data . Supporting materials can be submitted electronically through the Summer Program registration portal on each applicant’s Summer Program page.

Application deadline: May 7, 2009.

Dates:  June 22-July 17 

Fee:  There will be no tuition fees for accepted participants.

This course is limited to 12 participants.