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CJC 152 - Ethics in Criminal Justice

Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Description
This course is a study of ethical issues and dilemmas encountered by the professional in the fields of criminal justice. Corruption, brutality and morality are discussed in relation to the duties in criminal justice organizations. Current social justice events and movements are examined.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Explain the differences between moral and ethical theories and codes.
  2. Discuss a variety of ethical/moral issues, which characterize and define the different facets of criminology/criminal justice.
  3. Analyze the process by which criminal justice personnel engage in ethical and moral decision making.
  4. Identify how ethics and integrity influence risk in the criminal justice system.
  5. Apply ethical philosophies to solve problems.
  6. Discuss contemporary ethical issues related to the criminal justice system.
  7. Analyze the social construction of race, ethnicity and social class in crime and crime control with special focus on the United States.
  8. Discuss the history of issues relating to race, class, gender and ethnicity in the criminal justice system.
  9. Identify patterns in the roles of people from different genders and ethnic, racial and socio-economic backgrounds involved in the criminal justice system as victims, offenders and justice workers.

 Listed Topics

  1. Ethical philosophies
  2. Ethical dilemmas
  3. Use of force
  4. Use of discretion
  5. Incarceration rates
  6. Judicial discretion
  7. Correctional function
  8. “Harmless error”
Reference Materials
Contemporary text/materials in the field
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:
  • Communication
  • Culture Society & Citizenship
  • Information Literacy
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 2/2/2023
Last Reviewed: 2/2/2023


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