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CJ-205: Criminal Justice & Ethics

This online criminal justice course examines the ethical principles that guide decision-making in policing, courts, and corrections. Students will study the relationship between law and morality, apply ethical theories to professional dilemmas, and analyze issues such as discretion, corruption, and misconduct. Through case studies and applied analysis, learners develop strategies for making responsible decisions in criminal justice careers.

Course Description

CJ-205: Criminal Justice & Ethics is an online criminal justice course that explores the moral and ethical challenges faced by professionals in law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Using Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice by Joycelyn M. Pollock, students will examine theories of morality, the role of justice in law, and the complex decisions required in real-world practice.

The course covers topics such as discretion in policing, corruption and misconduct in the justice system, ethical challenges in legal practice, and the responsibilities of correctional professionals. By evaluating case studies and applying ethical frameworks, students gain practical tools to assess competing values, respond to dilemmas, and uphold integrity in justice careers.

This course is designed for students pursuing careers in law enforcement, legal studies, corrections, or public service who want to strengthen their ability to make sound ethical choices in professional practice.

Textbook: Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice, Joycelyn M. Pollock | 11th Edition | 2022

Course Objectives

Define and explain the relationship between morality, ethics, justice, and law.

Apply ethical theories and principles to decision-making in criminal justice contexts.

Analyze ethical dilemmas in policing, courts, and corrections, and evaluate possible solutions

Identify misconduct and corruption, and assess institutional responses to unethical behavior.

Evaluate the importance of discretion, integrity, and accountability in justice professions.

Demonstrate strategies for making sound ethical choices in professional practice.

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Course Contents

Morality, Ethics, and Human Behavior – Foundations of Ethical Thought

Determining Moral Behavior – Theories and Applications

Justice and Law – Legal and Ethical Perspectives

Becoming an Ethical Professional – Roles and Responsibilities

The Police Role in Society

Police Discretion and Dilemmas

Police Corruption and Responses

Law and Legal Professionals

Discretion and Dilemmas in the Legal Profession

Ethical Misconduct in the Courts and Responses

The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections

Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections

Correctional Professionals: Misconduct and Responses

Making Ethical Choices – Decision-Making in Practice

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