Social Responsibility and Ethics* 

Course Description

Historic advancements, globalization, and other 21st-century dynamics have altered the way in which professionals within the field of criminal justice perform their duties to create positive social change. In this course, students can develop awareness and skills to sustain and advance the communities in which they live by using an interdisciplinary lens to consider civic engagement and ethical responsibility. Students engage in assignments that emphasize problem solving in contemporary society. They explore the history of social responsibility and ethical issues related to criminal justice, public safety, social change, and civic engagement. DPSL 8145 - Crisis Management* (5 credits) (5 credits) Small- and large-scale disasters of all types continue to abound. Communities need trained individuals who are prepared to respond to such incidents and who can help plan for future disasters as well as train others to plan and respond. In this course, students learn the fundamentals of crisis management and crisis leadership. They develop an understanding of the theories and models related to crises, disasters, and other events caused by trauma. Students also learn about ethical, legal, and diversity considerations in crisis and trauma response. Through analyses of topical literature, applications, and discussions, students gain a practical understanding of the models for training and supporting other counselors in the areas of crisis response applicable to community, national, and international crises. Employing concepts learned in the course, students develop a crisis management plan for their own community.

Code

DPSL 8140

Credits

5

Subject

Leadership