Organizational Leadership in Criminal Justice
This course provides an introduction to the study of criminal justice organizations and leadership practices. It includes a review of leadership styles, budgeting, communication with members, personnel problems, maintaining organizational accountability, promoting and responding to internal and externally-imposed reforms, and other leadership challenges. Restricted to Applied Criminal Justice Leadership majors only.
Outcomes: Discuss leadership challenges in criminal justice organizations and institutions; Describe best leadership practices for continuing improvement and effectiveness; Research and review the academic literature associated with police leadership and management; Critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of the major theories of police leadership and management.
Outcomes: Discuss leadership challenges in criminal justice organizations and institutions; Describe best leadership practices for continuing improvement and effectiveness; Research and review the academic literature associated with police leadership and management; Critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of the major theories of police leadership and management.