Austin Community College
Fall 2008 - OPEN COURSES
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Updated: 07/04/2008 23:00:33
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
16 Week Session August 25 - December 14
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice
R [0/23] 21981 Lec 003 EVC 3202 MW 9:10am - 10:30am OH McLin, Otis
R [0/23] 21980 Lec 002 EVC 3202 MW 2:50pm - 4:10pm OH McLin, Otis
R [0/23] 21982 Lec 004 EVC 3202 T 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Johnson, Polly
R [0/23] 21979 Lec 001 EVC 3202 TTh 9:10am - 10:30am OH McLin, Otis
R [0/23] 21983 Lec 005 RRH 259 M 6:40pm - 9:20pm Staff
R [0/34] 21985 Lec 008 WIM 224 MW 1:45pm - 3:00pm OH Cable, Andrew
Synonym 21985 ONLY for students who attend Wimberley High School, Katherine Anne
Porter School, or Dripping Springs High School.
CJCR 1304 LE -- Probation and Parole
R [0/25] 21862 Lec 001 EVC 8106 T 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Jaso, David
CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices
R [0/20] 21989 Lec 005 CYP 2227 MW 1:25pm - 2:40pm Staff
R [0/25] 21987 Lec 003 EVC 3202 TTh 4:15pm - 5:35pm OH Johnson, Polly
R [0/25] 21986 Lec 002 EVC 3202 W 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Nethaway, Sharon
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America
R [0/25] 21990 Lec 001 CYP 2228 M 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Herrera, Julie
R [0/25] 21992 Lec 003 EVC 8106 Th 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Johnson, Polly
R [0/25] 21991 Lec 002 SAC 1304 TTh 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Toler, Frederick
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law
R [0/25] 21996 Lec 003 CYP 2231 T 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Martinez, Michael
R [0/25] 21994 Lec 001 EVC 3202 MW 10:35am - 11:55am OH McLin, Otis
R [0/25] 21995 Lec 002 EVC 3202 TTh 10:35am - 11:55am OH McLin, Otis
CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System
R [0/25] 21998 Lec 001 EVC 3202 Th 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Nethaway, Sharon
CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice
R [0/23] 21864 Lec 001 CYP 2228 W 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Jaso, David
CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation
R [0/25] 22002 Lec 005 CYP 1114 MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Hildebrand, Gerald
R [0/25] 22001 Lec 001 CYP 2213 T 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Hildebrand, Gerald
CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
R [0/25] 22004 Lec 002 CYP 2232 TTh 10:00am - 11:15am Staff
R [0/25] 22006 Lec 004 CYP 2227 Th 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Williams, Felecia
R [0/25] 22003 Lec 001 EVC 3202 MW 12:00pm - 1:20pm OH Toler, Frederick
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices
R [0/20] 22008 Lec 002 EVC 2311 MW 10:35am - 11:55am OH Toler, Frederick
R [0/25] 22007 Lec 001 RRH 211 T 6:40pm - 9:20pm OH Bowie, Renearl
R [0/25] 22010 Lec 004 SAC 1304 TTh 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Toler, Frederick
CJLE 2420 Texas Peace Officer Procedures
A [0/15] 25782 Lec 001 CYP 2232 MW 5:40pm - 9:10pm OH Gideon, Robert
CJLE 2421 Texas Peace Officer Law
A [0/15] 25780 Lec 001 CYP 2228 TTh 5:40pm - 9:10pm OH Leathers, Roger
CJLE 2424 Texas Peace Officer Capstone
A [0/15] 21863 Lec 001 CYP 1118 MW 5:40pm - 7:30pm OH Leathers, Roger
12 Week Session September 22 - December 14
16 Week Session August 25 - December 14
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice
R [0/18] 21984 OPC 007 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Stan, Joseph
21984 - Internet access required. J. Stan, 223-1795x25860, email jstan@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/jstan during 1st week of class
CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices
R [0/20] 21988 OPC 004 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hildebrand, Gerald
21988 - Internet access required. G. W. Hildebrand, 223.2082, email: gwhil@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/gwhil from 8/22 - 9/3.
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America
R [0/20] 21993 OPC 004 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Herrera, Julie
21993 - Internet access required. J. Herrera, 223.1795x25947, email: jherrera@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/jherrera during 1st week of class.
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law
R [0/20] 21997 OPC 005 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hildebrand, Gerald
21997 - Internet access required. G. W. Hildebrand, 223.2082, email: gwhil@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/gwhil from 8/22 - 9/3.
CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System
R [0/20] 21999 OPC 003 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Nethaway, Sharon
21999 - Internet access required S. Nethaway, 223.1795x23200; email: snethawa@austincc.edu
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/snethawa between 8/18-8/26.
CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice
R [0/18] 21865 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Jaso, David
21865 - Internet access required. D. Jaso, 223.1795 x22998, email: djaso@austincc.edu
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/djaso during 1st week of class
CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices
R [0/18] 22000 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Johnson, Polly
22000 - Internet access required. P. Johnson, 223.1795x23014. MANDATORY: for online
orientation information email pjohnson@austincc.edu during the 1st week of class.
CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation
R [0/20] 25779 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hildebrand, Gerald
25779 - Internet access required. G. W. Hildebrand, 223.2082, email: gwhil@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/gwhil from 8/22 - 9/3.
CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
R [0/20] 22005 OPC 003 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Toler, Frederick
22005 - Internet access required. F. Toler, 223.5182, email: ftoler@austincc.edu
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/ftoler from 8/22 - 9/3
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices
R [0/20] 22009 OPC 003 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Toler, Frederick
22009 - Internet access required. F. Toler, 223.5182, email: ftoler@austincc.edu
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/ftoler from 8/22 - 9/3
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice
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.
CJCR 1304 LE -- Probation and Parole
A survey of the structure, organization, and operation of probation and parole services. Emphasis on applicable state statutes and administrative guidelines.
CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices
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.
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America
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.
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law
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.
CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System
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.
CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice
A study of ethical thought and issues facing the criminal justice professional. Topics include constitutional ethics, codes of conduct, and standards of conduct.
CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices
Corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role; institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues.
CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation
Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation.
CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest, search, and seizure; police liability.
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices
The police profession; organization of law enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion; ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues.
CJLE 2420 Texas Peace Officer Procedures
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.
CJLE 2421 Texas Peace Officer Law
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.
CJLE 2424 Texas Peace Officer Capstone
Recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors that are components of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) learning objectives pertinent to a law enforcement career. This class is the capstone course of TCLEOSE Course 1011. This is one of a sequence of four courses that may be offered by colleges approved by TCLEOSE to offer the academic licensing eligibility program. Students with an associate degree and have completed 7 TCLEOSE-approved academic CRIJ courses and the 4 sequence courses (for a total of 11 TCLEOSE academic licensing requirements) may be certified to sit for the TCLEOSE licensing exam. Approval by the designated college departmental administrator is required. This course should be taken during the last term before certificate completion.