For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
At the completion of this course, students should have a better understanding of their values in relation to others and ethical systems. The student will demonstrate their understanding of the subject by at least 70% competency of the topics to be covered, including:
- Apply the criminal justice code of ethics
- Compare and contrast ethical theories
- Demonstrate the resolution of ethical dilemmas
- Apply ethical decision making process in practical situations
- Examine the effects of workplace subculture on ethical behavior
- Describe the process of ethical development
- Examine ethics and ethical concerns in criminal justice
- Explain the relationships between practitioner's behavior and their ethical knowledge and decision making
- Identify the basic functions of ethics and institutional policies
- Describe how ethics function with other social control systems
- Summarize the role of maintaining integrity within the institutional organization
- Examine the impact of personal behavior on your profession
- Describe the ethical decision-making process as it relates to the use of discretion
The Challenge of Determinism
The Variability of Norms and Values
The Problem of Self-Interest
Sources of Morality
The Development of Morality
The Importance of Consequences
The Ethics of Duty
Considering Character
A Guide to Moral Thinking and Decision Making
- Criminal Justice and the Study of Morality
- Choices, Values and the Scope of Ethics
- How Free Are We?
- Is Morality Relative?
- Can We Be Moral?
- Why Should We Be Good?
- Becoming Ethical:
- Means and Ends:
- Respecting Persons, Respecting Rights:
- The Virtuous and the Vicious:
- The Examined Life:
- Lecture/Discussion
- In-class assignments/exercises
- Scenarios/role play
- Internet
- Case Studies
- Video
- White Board
Methods of assessing SCCC and course outcomes include tests, daily work, individual and group projects, and the student's discussion of topics through oral and written communication.
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Outcome 5.
- Will be assessed by class participation, writing assignments, and verbal discussion indicating comprehension of material read.
- Will be assessed by various written assignments regarding subject matter.
- Will be assessed by class discussion and scenario-based exercises.
- Will be assessed by scenario-based exercises over subject matter.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.