CJT-2800 Professional Ethics in Criminal Justice

Credits 3
Examines the decision-making process of those involved in the field of public safety, including law enforcement and corrections, as it relates to morals, values, integrity, discretion and authority. The course queries ethics as to the fair and equal treatment of those involved in the criminal justice process to include criminal justice personnel, victims and criminals. Topics relating to the history, definition, categories and theories of ethics; lying and deception as it relates to criminal justice; prejudice and discrimination in the field of criminal justice; and abuse of authority specific to the field of criminal justice will be examined
Prerequisite(s): Reading Readiness.
Course Outcomes

Analyze the foundations of ethics to include definitions, categories, and theories of how society establishes moral and ethical standards of behavior.
Discuss the importance of accountability and integrity to those professionals employed within the criminal justice field.
Analyze the unique ethical dilemmas faced by each component of the criminal justice system and created by specific enforcement practices and policies.
Evaluate the impact of technology, demographics and the media on ethical behavior and the challenges they present to personal privacy.