Criminal Justice (CRIJ)

Course Descriptions

CRIJ 1301: Introduction to Criminal Justice

Class Program
Criminal Justice (CRIJ)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
43.0104.51 24
History and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical considerations; crime defined; its nature and impact; overview of the criminal justice system; prosecution and defense; trial process; corrections. Three hours lecture per week.

CRIJ 1306: Court Systems and Practices

Class Program
Criminal Justice (CRIJ)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
22.0101.54 24

The judiciary in the criminal justice system; right to counsel; pretrial release; grand juries; adjudication process; types and rules of evidence; sentencing. Three hours lecture per week.

CRIJ 1310: Fundamentals of Criminal Law

Class Program
Criminal Justice (CRIJ)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
22.0101.53 24
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. Three hours lecture per week.

CRIJ 2313: Correctional Systems and Practices

Class Program
Criminal Justice (CRIJ)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
43.0104.54 24

Corrections in the criminal justice systems; correctional role; institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; and current and future issues. Three hours lecture per week.

CRIJ 2314: Criminal Investigation

Class Program
Criminal Justice (CRIJ)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
43.0104.55 24
Theories and concepts of the investigator’s role in modern criminal investigation. Basic skills necessary in conduct of investigations; development of information sources, and evidence collection and preservation. Concentration is on crime solution and case preparation. Three hours lecture per week.

CRIJ 2323: Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement

Class Program
Criminal Justice (CRIJ)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
43.0104.56 24
Covering a brief history and philosophy of modern law including the structure, definition and application of commonly used penal statutes and leading case law. Also includes a review of the elements of crimes, laws of arrest, search and seizure. Three hours lecture per week.

CRIJ 2328: Police Systems and Practices

Class Program
Criminal Justice (CRIJ)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
43.0104.57 24

The police profession; organization of law enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion; ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues. Three hours lecture per week.