CJLE 2420 TEXAS PEACE OFFICER PROCEDURES (4-3-4). Study of the techniques and procedures used by police officers on patrol. Includes controlled substance identification, handling abnormal persons, traffic collision investigation, note-taking and report writing, vehicle operation, traffic direction, crowd control and jail operations. This is a TCLEOSE-approved sequencing course to satisfy requirements to sit for the Basic Peace Officer licensure exam in addition to obtaining an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree and approval of the college department administrator. Skills: R Prerequisites: Program Coordinator approval. (CRJ 2114)
CJLE 2421 TEXAS PEACE OFFICER LAW (4-3-4). Study of laws directly related to police field work. Topics include Texas Transportation Code, intoxicated driver, Texas Penal Code, elements of crimes, Texas Family Code, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, and civil liability. This is a TCLEOSE-approved sequencing course to satisfy requirements to sit for the Basic Peace Officer Licensure exam in addition to obtaining an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree and approval of the college department administrator. Skills: R Prerequisites: Program Coordinator approval. (CRJ 2104)
CJLE 2522 TEXAS PEACE OFFICER SKILLS (5-3-5). Requires the demonstration and practice of the skills of a police officer including patrol, driving, traffic stop skills, use of force, mechanics of arrest, firearm safety, and emergency medical care. This is a TCLEOSE-approved sequencing course to satisfy requirements to sit for the Basic Peace Officer licensure exam in addition to obtaining an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree and approval of the college department administrator. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3Skills: R Prerequisites: Program Coordinator approval. (CRJ 2125)
CJSA 1348 ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3-3-0). A study of ethical thought and issues facing the criminal justice professional. Topics include constitutional ethics, codes of conduct, and standards of conduct. Skills: R (CRJ 2143)
CRIJ 1301 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3-3-0). 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. Skills: R (CRJ 1013)
CRIJ 1306 COURT SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES (3-3-0). 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 and sentencing. Skills: R (CRJ 1133)
CRIJ 1307 CRIME IN AMERICA (3-3-0). 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. Skills: R (CRJ 1113)
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. Skills: R (CRJ 1123)
CRIJ 1313 JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM (3-3-0). 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. Skills: R (CRJ 2043)
CRIJ 2301 COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN CORRECTIONS (3-3-0). 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. Skills: R (CRJ 2083)
CRIJ 2313 CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES (3-3-0). Corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role; institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues. Skills: R (CRJ 2063)
CRIJ 2314 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (3-3-0). Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. Skills: R (CRJ 1023)
CRIJ 2323 LEGAL ASPECTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT (3-3-0). Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest, search, and seizure; police liability. Skills: R (CRJ 1033)
CRIJ 2328 POLICE SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES (3-3-0). The police profession; organization of law enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion; ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues. Skills: R (CRJ 2093)