Dan Ford's Ethics in Law Enforcement

Ethics

Course Syllabus
Concepts of Criminal Justice
Ethics in Law Enforcement

1. General Information:

A. Department: Politics, Sociology, and Criminal Justice
B. Course Number: 3033 Concepts of Criminal Justice
C. Semester: Spring 2000
D. Hours & Credits: TTH 2:00 to 3:15 3 Credit Hours
E. Instructor: Danny Ford
F. Office: Room 206 West Hall Phone: 581-2871
G. Office Hours: Hours are posted on the door of room 206 West Hall
H. E-Mail danf@carneron.edu 2. Course Prerequisites: 12 hours of CJ or Department Permission

3. Course Description: A critical study of important ethical theories and moral problems facing the Criminal Justice professions. The study of ethics from both the individual perspective and the organizational standpoint.

4. Course Objective: The objective of this course is to introduce the Criminal Justice student to ethical theories and the individual's development of moral and ethical behavior and belief. The student will look at the moral and ethical problems faced in Criminal Justice as well as work though ethical dilemmas faced on a daily bases by the Criminal Justice Professional.

5. Course Structure: Lecture and Feedback, along with Facilitator: Students will be very active in the daily discussion and activity of the classroom.

6. Textbook: Ethics in Crime and Justice: dilemmas and decisions
(third edition) Author: Joycelyn Pollock

7. Optional Materials/References: May be suggested in class ( Not Required)

8. Evaluation Methods and Deadlines:

A. Examinations: This course will have three major tests. Daily quizzes may be given, if given, the total of the quizzes will count as 25 percent of the grade.
B. The student will also prepare a paper over a topic of ethics or morals in criminal justice. This will count the same as a test grade.

C. The student will also give a 5 to 7 minute presentation of their paper before the class. This will also count the same as a test grade. D. Grading System: 90-100 ...A 80-89 ...B 70-79 ...C 60-69 ...D
Below 60 ... F

E. Retest Policy: All makeup exams must be taken at the next class meeting. Students must notify the instructor of absences prior to exam unless there is an emergency. If there is a emergency, the student should notify the instructor as soon as possible.

F. Course Policy: Non-attendance or ceasing to attend a class does not constitute official withdrawal. Your attendance is your responsibility. To officially withdraw from the university, follow the procedures listed in the enrollment schedule. 9. Course Outline: January 11, 2000--February 15, 2000 Chapters 1,2,3, and 4 February 17, 2000 First Test February 23, 2000--March 21, 2000 Chapters 5,6,7, and 8 March 13-17 Spring Break ( No Class) March 23, 2000 Second Test March 28,2000--April 27, 2000 Chapters 9, 1 0, and I I May 3,2000--1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Final Exam Papers must be turned in by April 25, 2000. Class presentation of papers will began on March 21, 2000 and must be completed by April 25, 2000. The Instructor reserves the right to modify the schedule in accordance with class needs and teaching objectives. Any member of this class who believes that he/she has a disability and is in need of special accommodations should notify the instructor immediately. The instructor will work with the student and the University's Office of Multicultural and Disabled Services to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that the student has an equal opportunity to perform in this class.