Criminal Justice Professor how-to
How to Teach with Case Studies
Cases make the system real.
Quick answer
Cases make the system real. In short: choose; assign; walk, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Choose a real case.
Assign readings.
Walk through each stage.
Discuss decisions.
Connect to law and policy.
Reflect on outcomes.
Safety reminders for criminal justice professors
- Protect sensitive data
- Follow research ethics
- Discuss trauma topics with care
- Protect student privacy
Key terms
Criminology · Recidivism · Due process · Probable cause · Corrections · Victimology: see the full criminal justice professor glossary.