This course is offered in the spring semester, odd-numbered years. Recommended for all students preparing for the helping professions. This course is offered in the spring semester, even-numbered years. A study of the basic concepts, arguments, and methods of ethics as they apply to those who work in the field of criminal justice. Students will be introduced to the classic theories of normative ethics.
Emphasis is placed on the case study approach and ethical desicion-making.
This course is offered every fall semester. After a brief consideration of ethical theory, this course will examine selected ethical issues raised by clinical practice, medical theories, and biomedical research and technologies. This course is offered every fall semester. Can be repeated for credit. Cross-listed with REL 485 as applicable.