CJ 150 - Ethics in Criminal Justice

This course explores how ethical principles shape decision-making across policing, courts, societal issues, and corrections. Students will apply major ethical frameworks and critical reasoning skills to analyze real-world moral dilemmas, professional standards, and organizational norms within the field. The course examines the factors that influence ethical behavior, including culture, power, and systemic pressures, as well as the ethical challenges posed by emerging technologies, AI, and data use. Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 Contact Hours: 60/00/00/60 Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None.