Courses

CJSA2382
Cooperative Education - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Lecture Hrs = 1, Lab Hrs = 0, External Hrs = 15
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CRIJ1301
Introduction to Criminal Justice
History, philosophy, and ethical considerations of criminal justice; the nature and impact of crime; and an overview of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement and court procedures. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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CRIJ1306
Court Systems & Practices
Study of the judiciary in the American criminal justice system and the adjudication processes and procedures. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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CRIJ1307
Crime in America
American crime problems in historical perspective, social and public policy factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, and prevention of crime. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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CRIJ1310
Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Study of criminal law, its philosophical and historical development, major definitions and concepts, classifications and elements of crime, penalties using Texas statutes as illustrations, and criminal responsibility. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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CRIJ1313
Juvenile Justice System
A study of the juvenile justice process. Topics include specialized juvenile law, role of the juvenile law, role of the juvenile courts, role of police agencies, role of correctional agencies, and theories concerning delinquency. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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CRIJ2301
Community Resources in Corrections
An introductory study of the role of the community in corrections; community programs for adults and juveniles; administration of community programs; legal issues; future trends in community treatment. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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CRIJ2313
Correctional Systems and Practices
Corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role; institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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CRIJ2314
Criminal Investigation
Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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CRIJ2323
Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; law of arrest, search, and seizure; police liability. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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CRIJ2328
Police Systems and Practices
The police profession; organization of law enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion; ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0
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