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Perspective Transformation: A Rural University's Journey Developing a Criminal Justice Degree Program

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Title: Perspective Transformation: A Rural University's Journey Developing a Criminal Justice Degree Program
Language: English
Authors: Lynn A. Tovar
Source: Research in Higher Education Journal. 2024 45.
Availability: Academic and Business Research Institute. 147 Medjool Trail, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081. Tel: 904-435-4330; e-mail: editorial.staff@aabri.com; Web site: http://www.aabri.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Small Colleges, Rural Areas, Universities, Curriculum Development, Bachelors Degrees, Criminal Law, Justice, Criminology, Humanities Instruction, Change Strategies, Program Development, Courses, Transformative Learning
Geographic Terms: Texas
ISSN: 1941-3432
Abstract: A small university in rural Texas explored developing a criminal justice bachelor's degree curriculum through the lens of perspective transformation focusing on humanity courses, resulting in a paradigm shift away from a traditional criminal justice baccalaureate degree curriculum. This article addresses the university's journey in developing the new degree program and its value to students and future employers by incorporating humanities courses into the curriculum.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1444115
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:A small university in rural Texas explored developing a criminal justice bachelor's degree curriculum through the lens of perspective transformation focusing on humanity courses, resulting in a paradigm shift away from a traditional criminal justice baccalaureate degree curriculum. This article addresses the university's journey in developing the new degree program and its value to students and future employers by incorporating humanities courses into the curriculum.
ISSN:1941-3432