CRJU 1400 - Ethic&Cultural Persp-Crim Just

Institution:

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

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Description:

This course provides an exploration ethics and cultural perspectives in criminal justice. In presenting ethics, both the individual perspective and the organizational standpoint will be examined. Four areas of ethical decision making opportunities are studied including: law enforcement ethics; correctional ethics; legal profession ethics; and policymaking ethics. The presentation of cultural perspectives is designed to aid law enforcement officers to better understand and communicate with members of other cultures with whom they come in contact in the line of duty. Topics include: defining and applying terms related to intercultural attitudes, role-play activities related to intercultural understanding, developing interpersonal/intercultural communication competence, and development of personal intercultural growth plan.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wiregrass.edu

Phone Number:

(229) 333-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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