Research Opportunities and Pre-Law Organization

Justice and Social Inquiry believes strongly in the value of experiential education and individualized learning. Our research experience for undergraduates program provides students with opportunities to work with our faculty on their current research projects. Participating students may register as research apprentices for three credits in JUS 498.

To be considered for a research position, students must have earned capstone/professional status, and a minimum justice studies GPA of 3.00. They are expected to work eight hours per week on the research project. Responsibilities may include data entry, data analysis, conducting face-to-face or telephone interviews, library research and content analysis. The student must interview with the faculty member to determine if he/she has appropriate background skills and knowledge, and to provide the student with an opportunity to learn more about the project.

During spring semester 2008, research experience for undergraduate opportunities included the following projects with our faculty:

• Kaufmann Initiative Research Study in Mapping Entrepreneurial Innovations in Maricopa County, Nancy Jurik.
• Female Delinquents, Substance Use and Risky Sexual Behaviors, Vera Lopez.
• High Status of Terrorism, Pat Lauderdale.
• Immigration, Crime and Justice, Marjorie Zatz.
• Pedagogies of Domestic Violence, Madelaine Adelman.
• Sentencing, Gray Cavender.
• The Increasing Role of Nonprofits in Society's Response to Social Problems, Vanna Gonzalez.
• The Social and Political Dimensions of Natural Resources Management, LaDawn Haglund.

At the conclusion of the semester, students will have the opportunity to display and discuss their work with other participating students and faculty.

For additional information, contact Johnny Roldan-Chacon, undergraduate coordinator.

Justice and Pre-Law Society

The student organization Justice and Pre-Law Society was founded in 2005 by Breanna Fameli and Lauren Adcock, two justice studies majors. The fundamental objective of the organization is to assist students in making an informed decision when selecting a career in justice/law, and to promote community and campus involvement.

The group meets twice each month to discuss community and campus involvement, hear speakers related to career aspirations and to network. They welcome new members throughout the year.

Please contact Johnny Roldan-Chacon, undergraduate coordinator, or Justice and Social Inquiry for more information.