COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CJSA - Criminal Justice Studies
CJSA 1308. CRIMINALISTICS I (3-0-3) 43.0104
Introduction to the filed of criminalistics. Topics include the application of scientific and technical methods in the investigation of crime including location, identification and handling of evidence for scientific analysis. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJSA 1322. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3-0-3) 43.0104
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 and corrections. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJSA 1325. CRIMINOLOGY (3-0-3) 43.0104
Current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment and rehabilitation. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJSA 1327. FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL LAW (3-0-3) 43.0104
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 and criminal responsibility. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJSA 1347. POLICE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION (3-0-3) 43.0104
Study of the principles of organizational structure and administration. Topics include theories of management, motivation and leadership. Focus on a quality approach to police community interaction. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJSA 1348. ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3-0-3) 43.0104
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. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJSA 1351. USE OF FORCE (3-0-3) 43.0104
A study of the use of force including introduction to and statutory authority for the use of force, force options, deadly force, and related legal issues. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJSA 2302. POLICE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISION AND RELATED TOPICS (3-0-3) 43.0103
Techniques and theories regarding dealing with people, their performance and problems. Topics include basic supervision, leadership, time, management, first-line supervision and management by objectives. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJSA 2331. CHILD ABUSE: PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION (3-0-3) 43.0104
Forms of child abuse and neglect and the traits of typical abusers. Includes strategies to investigate abuse, interview victims and witnesses, document evidence in accordance with state law and conduct case studies. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJSA 2334. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CAPSTONE) (3-0-3) 43.0104
A series of lectures and class participation exercises presenting selected topics currently confronting criminal justice personnel and the public they serve. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJSA 2371. POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS (3-0-3) 43.0103
Overview of the role of progressive police activity and the individual officer in achieving and maintaining positive public support, human relations and information relationships necessary in policing a complex society, including community policing concepts. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJSA 2373. HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION (2-2-3) 43.0104
Instruction and practical skill development in the investigation of homicides and other deaths. Includes the preliminary investigation, the crime scene, investigative duties, documentation, and identification of suspects. The course is designed to provide hands on investigative practices in addition to theory and lecture. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.