LAJ 545 - Ethical Studies

Description:
Course will review ethical questions and principles in the area of criminal justice and criminology. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the master of science program in law and justice or instructor permission.

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify, explain, and critique the basic ethical concepts and theories utilized in the field of criminal justice and criminology
Identify and explain macro level ethical issues and problems in the criminal justice process.
Apply ethical theories to a particular component of the criminal justice process in an effort to develop and propose solutions to contemporary issues.
Identify and analyze common ethical dilemmas and conflicts regarding public policy.
Develop, refine, and apply skills to read, explain, and critique modern social science research.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
Approved Fall 2017

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