CJUS6203

This course examines ethical issues in the criminal justice (CJ) field, including an analysis of diversity and situational events of persons employed in the criminal justice field. Students evaluate leadership theory and the emerging issues and challenges confronting leaders in public safety/criminal justice. Students also synthesize ethical philosophies and the responsibilities of CJ practitioners at the local, state, and federal levels. Research is conducted on contemporary CJ topics such as immigration, terrorism, and police conduct in conjunction with the U.S. Constitution culminating in a written practical framework for successful and ethical leadership in a CJ setting.