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

SOCJ150 AND SOCJ350 AND SOCJ250 OR SOCJ352

Distribution

Advanced

Notes

140-UG Level 4 Advanced