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CJSA 1348. 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.
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 technology or occupation relevant to the professional development of the student.
CJSA 2382, 2383. (CRIJ 2375, 2376) Coop/Seminar. (3-1-20)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, approval of division chairperson. Must currently hold job in the criminal
justice/corrections field to get co-op credit, if not another criminal justice/corrections course must be
substituted for the co-op.
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.
CRIJ 1301. Introduction to Criminal Justice. (3-3-0)
A study of the history and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical considerations; crime defined; its nature
and impact; overview of criminal justice system; law enforcement; court system; prosecution and defense;
trial process; corrections.
CRIJ 1306. The Courts and Criminal Procedure. (3-3-0)
A study of 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.
CRIJ 1307. Crime in America. (3-3-0)
A study of 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.
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.
CRIJ 2301. Community Resources in Corrections. (3-3-0)
A study of 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.
CRIJ 2313. Correctional Systems and Practices. (3-3-0)
An examination of the total correctional process from law enforcement through the administration of
justice, probation, prisons and correctional institutions. History, philosophy, methods and techniques.
CRIJ 2314. Criminal Investigation. (3-3-0)
A study of investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview
and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation.
CRIJ 2323. Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement. (3-3-0)
A study of police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest, search, and seizure;
police liability.
CRIJ 2328. Police Systems and Practices. (3-3-0)
A study of the police profession; organization of law enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion;
ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues.
