PAAE8008 Criminal Justice Ethics
| Offered By | School of Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Professional and Applied Ethics |
| Offered in | PAAE8008 will not be offered in 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This subject provides a general introduction to the issues in criminal justice ethics. Most of the chapters are concerned with the context and the influences that shape the ethical challenges that arise within different parts of the criminal justice system. It also provides a general introduction to the theories surrounding some common challenges in ethical conduct for criminal justice professionals. |
| Learning Outcomes |
When successfully completed, students will have developed a good theoretical understanding both of central and current issues in Criminal Justice Ethics and of some key philosophical issues of importance to applied ethics more generally. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Two 3,000 word essays (50% each) |
| Workload |
This course is available for on-campus and off-campus (correspondence) students. On-campus students will meet with the Convener once a week to discuss readings and the conceptual materials gained by the reading materials. Alliance also has forums for discussion of class reading materials, which students will be expected to participate in. This is the best way for off-campus students to interact with the class. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Philosophy |
| Requisite Statement |
Enrolment in the MA(PAE) or with the permission of the coordinator. |
| Academic Contact | Shannon Ford |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2013 website applies to the 2013 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2012 website.
