SOC 410 Social Justice and Public Safety Administration
Examines the role social justice plays in public safety administration as well as the relationship of public safety systems to the diverse communities that they serve. Students will identify and evaluate past and present attempts to remedy historic inequities, identify differences between specific cultures, and learn how to address stereotypes and related issues. Students will examine how cultural differences impact perceptions and relationships. The course will identify barriers to communication and issues related to discriminatory activities. National and international trends will be identified and compared.
Cross Listed Courses
N/A
Prerequisite
Admission to the Public Safety Administration BAS program
Offered
Fall, Spring
Outcomes
- Understand and articulate the role of social justice in the context of public safety administration, recognizing its importance in fostering equity and fairness.
- Evaluate the relationship between public safety systems and the diverse communities they serve, recognizing the impact of historical and systemic inequities.
- Identify and assess past and present attempts to remedy historic inequities within public safety systems, analyzing their effectiveness and implications.
- Demonstrate cultural competence by understanding and respecting differences between specific cultures, fostering an inclusive and culturally sensitive public safety environment.
- Develop skills in addressing stereotypes and related issues within public safety administration, promoting a more inclusive and unbiased approach.
- Analyze how cultural differences impact perceptions and relationships within the public safety sector, recognizing the importance of cultural awareness in effective administration.
- Identify barriers to communication within diverse communities and develop strategies to overcome these barriers, ensuring effective communication in public safety contexts.
- Recognize and address issues related to discriminatory activities within public safety administration, promoting a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.
- Analyze national and international trends in social justice and public safety administration, comparing approaches and identifying best practices.
- Develop policies that promote equity and social justice within public safety organizations, incorporating insights gained from the course.
Area of Study:
General Education
Instructional Mode:
In-person