CJ-500: Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice

Credits: 3 Credits (126 Clock Hours)
Self-paced: 4-month completion deadline.
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Description

This course examines the major ethical dilemmas that confront criminal justice professionals throughout their careers. Students are exposed to the philosophical principles of ethical decision-making. Students also examine issues-based, practical approaches to ethical issues found in all three branches of the criminal justice system-police, courts, and corrections. Policy issues are reviewed and students are encouraged to engage in discussions of key topics in professional ethics and the delicate balance between law and justice.

Subjects Include:

Medical Marijuana
Police subculture
Systematic Discrimination
Racial Profiling
Terrorism & Homeland Security
Immoral Laws
...and more

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Every course at WTI is self-paced, allowing students to spend the time they need to master each lesson. Students have the flexibility to plan and adjust lessons to fit their schedule.

Accredited by MSA-CESS

Washington Technical Institute is regionally accredited as a postsecondary institution by the Middle States Association Colleges & Schools.

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Courses are self-paced and supported by qualified faculty. Students work on their reading, assignments, and quizzes on their own time. This flexibility allows students to study while navigating the rest of their busy lives. Our courses and programs have completion deadlines, but beyond that, students can complete the work on their own schedule. Instructors are always available for questions and support. Students are not required to attend any scheduled class meetings.

Features

Interactive Online Learning that Fits Your Schedule

Washington Technical Institute understands that you have a busy schedule and that you are looking for a school that will fit into your lifestyle. Our virtual classroom helps you fit your education into your life. Our synchronous sessions are designed to help provide additional instructor-led activities and interactions to help with some of the more complex topics. No need to worry, though…if you miss a session, they are all recorded! You can connect with your instructor on questions you have at any time.

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Program Starts

This program starts every day which means you do not have to wait to get started on your education!

Technology Requirements

Students will need to have access to the internet as well as a computer or Chromebook to complete this class. Using a tablet, or phone will not be possible for this program given the nature of the material.

Tuition

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Tuition Includes:

24/7 Access to WTI Interactive Online Classroom
Hands-on Instruction by qualified attorney professors
Audio Lectures (downloadable)
Westlaw or Lois Law Training
Lifetime Career Development Guidance
No Interest Installment Plans

Total Tuition: $599

Available Payment Options & Financing

Full Payment: $599
Payment Plan: $299.50 over 2 payments

Certain restrictions apply for students who pay for tuition via a third party, such as WIA, Vocational Rehabilitation, MyCAA and other funding sources. Please see the Financial Assistance page for details and other information

Curriculum

This course offers comprehensive coverage of ethics across the criminal justice system. CJ-500 presents the philosophical principles and theories that are the foundation of ethical decision making, as well as challenges and issues in criminal justice--the Black Lives Matter movement and the Ferguson Effect, the militarization of the police, mass imprisonment, wrongful convictions and the misuse of power, among others. The course includes digital learning solutions that power students' mastery of key concepts while engaging them with video cases, career scenarios, visual summaries, and more.

Course Objectives:

Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:

Explain why the study of ethics is important for criminal justice professionals.
Define deontological and teleological ethical systems.
Describe the three themes included in the definition of justice.
Describe psychological theories that attempt to explain differences in behavior.
Describe the justifications for law, including protections against harm to others, offensive conduct, harm to self, and harm to societal morals.
Describe the history and source of legal ethics for attorneys and judges.
Describe the ethical issues faced by prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges.

Ch 1: Morality, Ethics, and Human Behavior
Ch 2: Determining Moral Behavior
Ch 3: Justice and Law
Ch 4: Becoming an Ethical Professional
Ch 5: The Police Role in Society
Ch 6: Police Discretion and Dilemmas
Ch 7: Police Corruption and Responses
Ch 8: Law and Legal Professionals
Ch 9: Dilemmas in the Legal Profession
Ch 10: Ethical Misconduct in the Courts
Ch 11: Ethics of Punishment and Correction
Ch 12: Dilemmas in Corrections
Ch 13: Misconduct in Corrections
Ch 14: Making Ethical Choices

Grading Scale

A = 95-100%
B = 88-94.9%
C = 80-87.9%
D = 70-79.9%
F = Below 70%

Grade Weighting

Chapter Quizzes.................70%
Final Exam..........................30%

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Washington Technical Institute is Regionally accredited by the Middle States Association CESS, and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education as an institution of higher learning.

CJ-500: Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice