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Course Descriptions

CJCR 1304, (CRIJ 1321) Probation and Parole. (3-3-0)
   Evolution of criminal corrections; avenues into which the corrections field branches; various types and methods of correction; law and custom pertaining to probation, recidivist, mentally ill, parole, pardon and other forms of clemency, the loss of restoration of rights, and punishment and treatment.  back to top
CJCR 2325, Legal Aspects of Corrections. (3-3-0)
   A study of the operation, management, and legal issues affecting corrections. Analysis of the constitutional issues involving rights, of the convicted, as well as civil liability of correctional agencies and staff.  back to top
CJLE 1333, (CRIJ 1322) Traffic Law, (3-3-0)
   State law pertaining to vehicular traffic; history of traffic law; factors which affect officer-violator relations during contact; procedures which will maximize the personal safety of the officer during a traffic stop; accident investigation procedures; and a concentrated study of the Uniform Act (VCS 6701d).  back to top
CJSA 1347, (CRIJ 1318) Patrol Administration (3-3-0)
   Line activities of law enforcement agencies with emphasis on the patrol function and prevention of crime; includes traffic, investigation, juvenile, vice, and other specialized operational units.  back to top
CJSA 1348, (CRIJ 2374) Ethics in Criminal Justice. (3-3-0)
The study of basic moral and ethical issues in policing, the course, sentencing, and corrections. An examination of the ethical issues involved in criminal justice research.  back to top
CJSA 1392, Special Topics in Criminal Justice. (3-3-0)
   Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the to the technology or occupation relevant to the professional development of the student.  back to top
CJLE 1394, Special Topics in Law Enforcement
Topics that address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
CJSA 2382, 2383, (CRIJ 2375, 2376) Coop/Seminar (3-1-20)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor; Concurrent enrollment in Criminal Justice Course.
   This course will give the students an opportunity to gain technical knowledge through on-the-job training. The job will serve as laboratory work for the student. The seminar will give the students an opportunity to discuss and seek answers to problems they have encountered on the job. Lab Fee: $10.00  back to top
CRIJ 1301, Introduction to Criminal Justice. (3-3-0)
   History and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical consideration; crime defined; its nature and impact; overview of criminal justice system; law enforcement; court system; prosecution and defense; trial process; corrections.  back to top
CRIJ 1306, The Courts and Criminal Procedure. (3-3-0)
   The judiciary in the criminal justice system; structure of American court system; prosecution; right to counsel; pre-trial release; grand juries; adjudication process; types and rules of evidence; sentencing.  back to top
CRIJ 1307, Crime in America. (3-3-0)
   American crime problems in historical perspective; social and public policy factors affecting crime; impact and crime trends; social characteristics of specific crimes; prevention of crime.
CRIJ 1310, Fundamentals of Criminal Law. (3-3-0)
   A study of the nature of criminal law; philosophical and historical development; major definitions and concepts; classification of crime; elements of crimes and penalties using Texas Statutes as illustrations; criminal responsibility.  back to top
CRIJ 1313, Juvenile Justice System. (3-3-0)
   A study of the Juvenile Justice process to include specialized juvenile law, role of the juvenile courts, role of police agencies, role of correctional agencies, and theories concerning delinquency.  back to top
CRIJ 2301, (CRIJ 2372) Community Resources in Corrections. (3-3-0)
   Modern trends in corrections, such as the community-based programs in work-release, half-way houses,, contact program planning, as well as the therapeutic community and treatment team concept in institutions are described and evaluated.  back to top
CRIJ 2313, (CRIJ 1371) Correctional Systems and Practices. (3-3-0)
   Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trail preparation.  back to top
CRIJ 2314, Criminal Investigation. (3-3-0)
   Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation.  back to top
CRIJ 2323, Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement. (3-3-0)
   Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest, search, and seizure; police liability.  back to top
CRIJ 2328, Police Systems and Practices. (3-3-0)
   The police profession; organization of law enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion; ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues.  back to top
CJSA 1325, Criminology. (3-3-0)
   This course examines the cases, treatment and prevention of crime and delinquency. Students will analyze the various aspects of deviant behavior, criminological and methodological, relative to the social sciences.  back to top

       

   

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