CRJ 7220 - Eth and Leg Aspects of Crim

Credit Hours: 3

This course is an in-depth examination of the ethical considerations that confront investigators, forensic scientists, supervisors, and others involved in applied criminology. Both theoretical and applied applications will be presented with emphasis on the practical courses in the Applied Criminology Track in Social Science. A particular focus will be on ethical issues relating to analysis of various data sets and evidence, preparation of expert reports, discovery and disclosure, exculpatory evidence, and testifying as a lay witness and as an expert witness. Relevant case studies will be reviewed.