SOCJ 475 Ethics in Criminal Justice
Ethical decision-making is a central component of professional integrity. This course will introduce students to professional ethics in criminal justice, to the ethical dilemmas encountered by criminal justice professionals, and to the processes of making ethical decisions in criminal justice settings. Topics to be examined include police discretion and excessive force, racial profiling, prosecutorial misconduct, investigatory deception, and corruption
Credits
3 credits
Prerequisite
SOC J150 AND SOC J350 AND SOC J250 OR SOC J352
Distribution
AdvancedNotes
140-UG Level 4 Advanced