CRI 450 - Ethics in Criminal Justice (3 cr.)

This course covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of criminal justice ethics. Classical, modern, and postmodern ethical perspectives are analyzed from the perspective of the criminal justice practitioner. Approaches to solving ethical dilemmas are applied to the reality of careers in a variety of criminal justice fields - from law enforcement and punishment and corrections, to the role of the prosecutor, defense counsel, and judiciary in the administration of justice. Ethical codes of conduct are critically examined.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): CRI 250, senior standing, criminal justice major or minor.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer