CRJ 206Ethical Decisions-Criminal Ju

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Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CRJ 101 ^ This course will offer an intense examination of the ethical dilemmas and diversity issues facing the professional criminal justice practitioner. Myths and realities surrounding race, gender, social class, and the relationship to the criminal justice system are discussed. Typical applied ethical issues might include the following: plea bargaining, capital punishment, insanity defense, mandatory sentencing, search and seizure rules, white collar crime, terrorism, and community-based alternatives to incarceration. Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: Not Available