CCJ 4010 Integrity in Criminal Justice

In this course students will gain an understanding of integrity issues faced by criminal justice system professionals in an increasingly complicated social world. Police, court, and correctional professionals interact with diverse groups of citizens: people of various race, class, gender, sexual orientations and age groups, as well as people with differing abilities and mental health conditions; all are guaranteed equal protection and due process under the Constitution. At the same time, competing goals and discretionary decisions are inherent in criminal justice work. The dilemmas confronting criminal justice professionals have far-reaching and significant - often life-changing consequences - for the citizens with whom they come into contact. Students will examine definitions of, debates over, and research on professional conduct and misconduct. They will also think critically about research and the operationalization of concepts related to integrity, and apply principles of integrity-driven decision making to suggest resolutions of common dilemmas faced by criminal justice professionals.

Prerequisite(s): CCJ 3680
Credits: 3.0