Law Enforcement Ethics, Certificate

Certificate in Law Enforcement Ethics (360008C) 

This certificate program is intended for individuals who wish to enhance their knowledge of ethical decision-making in policing. This certificate is independent of a degree and is designed for individuals in one of the following categories:

  1. the person preparing for a career in law enforcement;
  2. the person who is interested in law enforcement and seeks to enhance their knowledge of ethical decision-making related to policing;
  3. the person employed in law enforcement who seeks to acquire the necessary methodology needed for ethical decision-making related to policing. 

Program Contact
Dr. Christopher Buford
Undergraduate Advisor, Department of Philosophy
330-972-6959
cb72@uakron.edu

The following information has official approval of the Department of Philosophy and the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this certificate is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

The following courses constitute a “Certificate in Law Enforcement Ethics” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the certificate to be noted on the student’s record. 

Summary

Required Courses6
Electives6
Total Hours12

Required Courses

PHIL:363Ethics of Policing3
PHIL:480Seminar in Philosophy 13
Total Hours6

Elective Courses

Select six credits:6
Advanced Topics in Ethics 1
Social & Political Philosophy
Law and Morality
Philosophy of Law
Philosophy of Feminism
Senior Honors Project in Philosophy 1