CJU 300 - Dilemmas and Decision Making in Criminal Justice

Credit Hour(s): 3
[SBS] The course defines the responsibilities of criminal justice personnel and explores the decision-making dilemmas faced by police, court, and corrections officials as they carry out their duties. Distinctions among basic theories of decision-making are addressed: 1) deontology, 2) utilitarianism, 3) peacemaking, 4) caring, and 5) a feminist-based approach. Controversial issues in criminal justice are also addressed. 3 Credit(s).

This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Social/Behavioral Science [SBS] requirement.
Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester