CRJ 1023 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (3-3-0). An introduction to the fundamentals of criminal investigation, including theory and history, conduct at crime scenes, and collection and preservation of evidence. * Skills: R (CRIJ 2314)
CRJ 1033 LEGAL ASPECTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT (3-3-0). A study of the history and philosophy of modern criminal law. Includes the structure, definition, and application of statutes and leading case law; the elements of crimes and penalties; and general provisions of the Penal Code. * Skills: R (CRIJ 2323)
CRJ 1044 PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER COURSE (4-3-2). A course designed to meet the requirements as outlined by the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agency, including the legal implications, issues and technical skills needed to perform as a commissioned private security officer. The course will be enhanced by additional firearm training, self-defense tactics, and investigative procedures. Fee: $24
CRJ 1113 CRIME IN AMERICA (3-3-0). A study of American crime problems in a historical perspective; social and public policy factors affecting crime; impact and crime trends; social characteristics of specific crimes; and prevention of crime. * Skills: R (CRIJ 1307)
CRJ 1123 FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL LAW (3-3-0). A study of the nature of criminal law; philosophical and historical development, including major definitions and concepts; classification of crime, elements of crimes, and penalties using Texas statutes as illustrations; criminal responsibility. * Skills: R (CRIJ 1310)
CRJ 1133 THE COURTS AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURES (3-3-0). The judiciary in the criminal justice system; right to counsel; pretrial release; grand juries; adjudication process; types and rules of evidence; and sentencing. * Skills: R (CRIJ 1306)
CRJ 2043 JUVENILE PROCEDURES (3-3-0). A study of the organization, functions, and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies; the processing and detention of juveniles; case disposition; and juvenile statutes and court procedures. Skills: R (CRIJ 2322)
CRJ 2053 PROBATION AND PAROLE (3-3-0). An introduction to the many faceted subject of criminal corrections. The student can determine and analyze modern probation and parole practices and services. Students can also examine current probation and parole procedures involving the violation process and legal decisions that affect those procedures.* Skills: R (CRIJ 1321)
CRJ 2063 CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES (3-3-0). An opportunity for the student to acquaint himself/herself with the basic concepts of penology, as they apply to today's criminal justice system. A study of the entire field of corrections: its history, current state of theory and practice, modern methods, and the outlook for the future. * Skills: R (CRIJ 2313)
CRJ 2083 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 (CRIJ 2301)
CRJ 2093 POLICE SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES (3-3-0). A study of the police profession, organization of law enforcement systems, the police role, police discretion, ethics, police-community interaction, and current and future issues. * Skills: R (CRIJ 2328)
CRJ 2104 TEXAS PEACE OFFICER LAW (4-3-4). A study of laws that are directly related to police field work. Included are traffic, intoxicated driver, Penal Code, elements of crimes, the Family Code, Alcoholic Beverage Code and civil liability. Skills: R Prerequisites: Instructor approval.
CRJ 2114 TEXAS PEACE OFFICER PROCEDURES (4-3-4). A 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. Skills: R Prerequisites: Instructor approval.
CRJ 2125 TEXAS PEACE OFFICER SKILLS (5-3-5). Demonstration and practice of the skills expected of a police officer. Includes patrol, traffic stops, use of force, mechanics of arrest, firearms safety and emergency medical care. Fee: $24 Skills: R Prerequisites: Instructor approval.
CRJ 2143 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ETHICS (3-3-0).
A study of ethical thought applied to the criminal justice setting to facilitate analysis of and decision-making in an ambiguous system. Includes Constitutional Ethics, Codes of Ethics, and Standards of Conduct.
* These courses in CRJ generally transfer to four-year colleges and universities offering degrees in Criminal Justice.