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CJ228 Multicultural Issues in Criminal Justice

• Department Criminal Justice
• Level Lower
• Format Online
• Credits 3

Description

This course focuses on issues relating to the challenges presented to law enforcement officers and agencies by increasingly diverse communities and work forces. It places these complex dynamics in social and historical context and points to skills and strategies for police officers and agencies to better understand and communicate with those who are different because of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, or culture. Ultimately it is the goal of this course to present a clear understanding of the highly globalized, multicultural country we live in as well as ways to make law enforcement more cohesive among the many cultures they will encounter. This course deals with many cultural issues and at times some of the content may be sensitive to you or others based on your experiences. As criminal justice practitioners, it is important to be aware of and exposed to issues you will face in your career. In your dealings with each other, it is important to be respectful and kind. Education can be uncomfortable at times but this course will help you move from being uncomfortable to comfortable with these issues in your career.

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Prerequisites

CJ101 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)

To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.

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