Criminal Justice

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CJCR 1166 Practicum - Corrections

Format: 160 external hours (1 credit hour.)

Practicum or field experience consisting of 160 hours of on-the-job training. This is an external learning experience conducted at a Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) site. The On-the-Job Training (OJT) is supervised by a TJJD employee at the location where the training occurs.

Credits: 1

Distribution: CRIJ

 

CJCR 1358 Rights of Prisoners

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

Legal rights of convicted offenders incarcerated in state and federal penal institutions. Emphasizes constitutional principles, case law, and federal and state statutes concerning prisoner rights.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

 

CJCR 1366 Practicum - Corrections

Format: 3 credit hours. 

336 hours external learning experience. Practicum or field experience consisting of 160 hours of on-the-job training. This is an external learning experience conducted at a TJJD site. The OJT training is supervised by a TJJD employee at the location where the training occurs.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

 

CJCR 1374 TJJD Pre-service

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

A three-credit-hour course taught over a six day period, eight hours per day. Pre-service training is offered for TJJD employees. TJJD employees/students are exposed to a wide variety of subjects including Juvenile Rights, Juvenile Health, Youth Movement, Preventing Sexual Misconduct, Cultural Awareness, Suicide Prevention, and Use of Force Policies.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Offered: Summer 

 

CJCR 1434 TYC Pre-Service

Prepares students for employment in juvenile justice facilities operated by the Texas Youth Commission (TYC). Topics include TYC mission and strategic plan, intercultural awareness, physical restraint, adolescent development, youth rights, staff legal liabilities, and verbal crisis intervention. Other topics include interpersonal skills, juvenile health, AIDS awareness, suicide prevention, self-defense, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

 

CJCR 2324 Community Resources in Corrections

Format: 3 lecutre (3 credit hours)

An introductory study of the role of the community in corrections, community programs for adults and juveniles; administration of community programs, legal issues, and future trends in community treatment.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable): $43

 

CJSA 1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

History and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical consideration; crime defined and its nature and impact overview of criminal justice system prosecution and defense trial process and corrections. 

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

 

CJSA 1312 Crime In America

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

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.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

 

CJSA 1313 Court Systems and Practices

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

The judiciary in the criminal justice system; structure of the American court system; prosecution; right to counsel; pre-trial release; grand juries; adjudication process; types and rules of evidence; sentencing.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

 

CJSA 1317 Juvenile Justice System

Format: 3 lecture / 0 lab (3 credit hours)

A study of the juvenile justice process to include specialized juvenile law, role of the juvenile law, role of the juvenile courts, role of the police agencies, role of correctional agencies, and theories concerning delinquency.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

 

CJSA 1322 Intro - Criminal Justice (3)

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

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.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

 

CJSA 1327 Fundamentals of Criminal Law

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

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.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Offered: Spring 

 

CJSA 1342 Criminal Investigation

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. 

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

 

CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours.) Ethical philosophies and issues pertaining to the various professions in the criminal justice system. Includes ethical issues emanating from constitutional conflict with public protection and individual rights, civil liberties, and correctional policies.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable): $43

CJSA 2364 Practicum Criminal Justice

Format: 21 external learning experience (3 credit hours.)

Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develop and document an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable): $43

 

CRIJ 1301 Intro - Criminal Justice

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours.)

Historical and philosophical overview of the American criminal justice system, including the nature, extent, and impact of crime; criminal law; and justice agencies and processes. (Dual Credit - CJSA 1322)

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

 

CRIJ 1306 Court Systems & Practices

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours.)

This course is a study of the court system as it applies to the structures, procedures, practices and sources of law in American courts, using federal and Texas statutes and case law.   (Dual Credit - CJSA 1313)

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable): $43

 

CRIJ 1307 Crime in America

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

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.  (Dual Credit - CJSA 1312)

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable): $43

 

CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

A study of criminal law including application of definitions, statutory elements, defenses and penalties using Texas statutes, the Model Penal Code, and case law.  The course also analyzes the philosophical and historical development of criminal law and criminal culpability. (Dual Credit - CJSA 1327)

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable): $43

 

CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System

Format: 3 lecture / 3 lab (3 credit hours)

A study of the juvenile justice process to 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. 

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable): $43

 

CRIJ 2301 Community Resources In Corrections

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

An introductory study of the role of the community in corrections, community programs for adults and juveniles; administration of community programs, legal issues, and future trends in community treatment.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable): $43

 

CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems & Practices

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

This course is a survey of institutional and non-institutional corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and operation of correctional systems; treatment and rehabilitation; populations served; Constitutional issues; and current and future issues. 

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable): $43

 

CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. 

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable): $43

 

CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest, search, and seizure; police liability. 

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable): $43

 

CRIJ 2328 Police Systems & Practices

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

This course examines the establishment, role and function of police in a democratic society. It will focus on types of police agencies and their organizational structure, police-community interaction, police ethics, and use of authority. 

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable): $43

 

HMSY 1337 Introduction to Homeland Security

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

Overview of homeland security. Evaluation of the progression of homeland security issues throughout Texas and the United States. An examination of the roles undertaken and methods used by governmental agencies and individuals to respond to those issues.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable): $43

 

HMSY 1340 Homeland Security Intelligence Operations

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

A study of the intelligence community. Includes the role of intelligence and law enforcement. Topics include collection methods, management of operations, classification, production and analysis, and assessment of threat vulnerability. Source development will be conducted.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable): $43

 

SLPS 1191 Special Topics in Security & Loss Prevention

Format: 1 lecture (1 credit hour)

Topics 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. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

Credits: 1

Distribution: CRIJ

 

SLPS 1391 Special Topics in Security & Loss Prevention Services - Homeland Security

Format: 3 lecture / 1 lab (3 credit hours)

This third course in ''Special Topics in Security and Loss Prevention'' is designed to provide students the necessary skills and abilities to enter the Loss Prevention field or to supplement the skill base already developed. The curriculum will provide the student with a strong understanding of what will be required in the interview process, proper dress, and behavior. This course will concentrate on safety and interviewing processes.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ

 

SLPS 1491 Special Topics in Security & Loss Prevention Services

Format: 3 lecture / 1 lab (3 credit hours)

This four hour ''Special Topics in Security and Loss Prevention'' course is designed to provide students the necessary skills and abilities to enter the Loss Prevention field or to supplement the skill base already developed. The curriculum will provide the student with a strong base including legal knowledge risk assessment skills a working knowledge of terminology safety management observation skills and learning CCTV systems and other appropriate skills through classroom and lab experiences. This course is great for those students who may already be employed in the field and are looking to enhance their knowledge for promotions but don't want commit to an entire degree program.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CRIJ