COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CRIJ - Criminal Justice Transfer
CRIJ 1301. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3-0-3) 4301045124
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. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
CRIJ 1306. COURT SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES (3-0-3) 2201015424
Study of the judiciary in the American criminal justice system and the adjudication processes and procedures. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
CRIJ 1307. CRIME IN AMERICA (3-0-3) 4504015225
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. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
CRIJ 1310. FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL LAW (3-0-3) 2201015324
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. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
CRIJ 1313. JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM (3-0-3) 4301045224
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. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
CRIJ 2301. COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN CORRECTIONS (3-0-3) 4301045324
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. Prerequisite: CRIJ 1301. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
CRIJ 2313. CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES (CAPSTONE) (3-0-3) 4301045424
Corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role; institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues. Prerequisites: CRIJ 1301, 1306. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
CRIJ 2314. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS (3-0-3) 4301045524
Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. Prerequisite: CRIJ 1301. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
CRIJ 2323. LEGAL ASPECTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT (3-0-3) 4301045624
Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest, search and seizure; police liability. Prerequisite: CRIJ 1301. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
CRIJ 2328. POLICE SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES (3-0-3) 4301045724
The police profession; organization of law enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion; ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues. Prerequisite: CRIJ 1301. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.