Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: synthesize various ethical theories and principles to develop a comprehensive understanding of ethical decision-making in the criminal justice context; analyze real-world cases involving ethical dilemmas faced by law enforcement officers, corrections officers, and court officials to identify the key ethical issues and challenges; create strategies for promoting ethical behavior and decision-making within criminal justice organizations, considering the unique challenges faced by these organizations; appraise the effectiveness of existing policies and practices related to ethics and accountability in criminal justice organizations, and propose recommendations for improvement; design an ethical framework for criminal justice professionals that incorporates ethical theories, principles, and real-world considerations to guide decision-making in complex situations; compare and contrast different approaches to criminal justice reform, focusing on the ethical implications and potential consequences of each approach; and evaluate the role of ethics in the criminal justice system and its impact on the behavior of criminal justice professionals.