This course will provide a contemporary analysis of applied issues in criminal justice. The course is designed to provide criminal justice majors with a capstone experience emphasizing integration of knowledge and skills acquired in previous courses, particularly focusing on ethics, institutions, policies, and practices of the criminal justice system. Students will reflect on how criminal justice course work, experiences, and research will influence their professional activities and how they will serve their communities. Topics related to professional development will also be covered in this course. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.