CJ 330 - Ethics in the Criminal Justice System

Institution:

Hilbert College

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Description:

All professionals in the Criminal Justice system must be sensitive to ethical issues. This course will expose students to a broad range of moral argument and so give them an opportunity to construct moral frameworks of their own. Students will explore a variety of ethical issues in criminal justice such as (1) Social inequalities; unequal access to justice; (2) Corruption, bribery, and influence peddling; (3) The integrity of evidence; truthful testimony; (4) Plea bargaining; (5) Use of force, weapons, and coercion. A required course for the baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hilbert.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 649-7900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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