Austin Community College
Spring 2008 - ALL COURSES

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Updated: 06/12/2008 15:25:44


CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CLASSROOM 
16 Week Session January 14 - May 11
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice

R	[25/22]	11066	Lec	004	CYP	2229	W	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Dixon, Chester
R	[25/15]	11064	Lec	002	EVC	3202	MW	 9:10am - 10:25am	OH McLin, Otis
R	[25/18]	11063	Lec	001	EVC	3202	MW	 2:50pm -  4:05pm	OH McLin, Otis
R	[25/17]	11065	Lec	003	EVC	3202	TTh	 9:10am - 10:25am	OH McLin, Otis
R	[25/24]	14667	Lec	007	SAC	1315	M	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Johnson, Polly
CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices
R	[19/25]	11069	Lec	001	CYP	2231	M	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Bowie, Renearl
R	[11/25]	11072	Lec	004	CYP	2230	MW	 2:50pm -  4:05pm	OH Stan, Joseph
R	[20/25]	11070	Lec	002	EVC	3202	MW	 1:25pm -  2:40pm	OH Toler, Frederick
R	[22/25]	11071	Lec	003	EVC	2311	W	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Nethaway, Sharon
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America
R	[18/24]	11073	Lec	001	CYP	2113	Th	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Herrera, Julie
R	[14/25]	11075	Lec	003	EVC	3202	MW	 4:15pm -  5:30pm	OH Johnson, Polly
R	[20/25]	11074	Lec	002	SAC	1315	TTh	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Bowie, Renearl
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law
R	[21/24]	11079	Lec	003	CYP	2230	M	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Martinez, Michael
R	[18/25]	11077	Lec	001	EVC	3202	MW	10:35am - 11:50am	OH McLin, Otis
R	[10/25]	11078	Lec	002	EVC	3202	TTh	10:35am - 11:50am	OH McLin, Otis
R	[11/25]	11081	Lec	005	RRH	211	W	 6:40pm -  9:20pm	OH Steen, Alan
R	[12/25]	14964	Lec	006	WIM	TBA	MW	 1:45pm -  3:00pm	OH Cable, Andrew
Synonym 14964 ONLY for high school students who attend Wimberley and Dripping Springs 
High Schools.
CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System
R	[17/25]	11083	Lec	002	CYP	2230	W	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Herrera, Julie
R	[24/25]	11082	Lec	001	EVC	3202	Th	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Nethaway, Sharon
CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice
R	[25/22]	10944	Lec	001	EVC	2311	T	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Jaso, David
CRIJ 2301 Community Resources in Corrections
R	[25/17]	11085	Lec	001	EVC	3202	T	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Nethaway, Sharon
CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices
R	[25/21]	11086	Lec	001	EVC	3202	W	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Johnson, Polly
CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation
R	[13/25]	11088	Lec	002	CYP	2230	MW	 1:25pm -  2:40pm	OH Hildebrand, Gerald
R	[16/24]	11087	Lec	001	CYP	2113	T	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Hildebrand, Gerald
CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
R	[0/25]	11092	Lec	002	EVC	3202	MW	12:00pm -  1:15pm	   Staff
R	[0/25]	11091	Lec	001	RRH	211	Th	 6:40pm -  9:20pm	   Staff
R	[14/25]	11094	Lec	004	SAC	1318	TTh	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Toler, Frederick
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices
R	[14/25]	11095	Lec	001	CYP	2230	T	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Williams, Felecia
R	[17/20]	11096	Lec	002	EVC	3205	MW	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Toler, Frederick
R	[22/25]	11097	Lec	003	SAC	1301	Th	 7:05pm -  9:45pm	OH Martinez, Michael
CJLE 2420 Texas Peace Officer Procedures
A	[17/15]	10940	Lec	001	EVC	8107	TTh	 5:40pm -  9:10pm	OH Gideon, Robert
CJLE 2421 Texas Peace Officer Law
A	[18/15]	10941	Lec	001	EVC	2315	MW	 5:40pm -  9:10pm	OH Leathers, Roger


DISTANCE LEARNING 
16 Week Session January 14 - May 11
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice
R	[20/17]	11068	OPC	006	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Stan, Joseph
11068 - Internet access required. J. Stan, 223-1795x25860, email jstan@austincc.edu 
- MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/jstan during 1st week of class 

CJCR 1304 LE -- Probation and Parole
R	[14/20]	10939	OPC	001	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Jaso, David
10939 - 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 1306 Court Systems and Practices
R	[19/25]	17196	OPC	005	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hildebrand, Gerald
17196 - Internet access required. G. W. Hildebrand, 223.2082, email: gwhil@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/gwhil from 1/11 - 1/24. 
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America
R	[16/20]	11076	OPC	004	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Herrera, Julie
11076 - 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	[17/20]	11080	OPC	004	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hildebrand, Gerald
11080 - Internet access required. G. W. Hildebrand, 223.2082, email: gwhil@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/gwhil from 1/11 - 1/23.
CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System
R	[18/20]	11084	OPC	003	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Nethaway, Sharon
11084 - Internet access required S. Nethaway, 223.1795x23200; email: snethawa@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/snethawa between 1/7-1/15.
CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice
R	[20/20]	10945	OPC	002	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Jaso, David
10945 - 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 2314 Criminal Investigation
R	[17/20]	11089	OPC	003	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hildebrand, Gerald
11089 - Internet access required. G. W. Hildebrand, 223.2082, email: gwhil@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/gwhil from 1/11-1/23. 
CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
R	[15/20]	11093	OPC	003	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Toler, Frederick
11093 - Internet access required. F. Toler, 223.5182, email: ftoler@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/ftoler from 1/11-1/23. 
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices
R	[17/20]	11098	OPC	004	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Toler, Frederick
11098 - Internet access required. F. Toler, 223.5182, email: ftoler@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/ftoler from 1/11-1/23. 


Course Descriptions All Courses 
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 2301 Community Resources in Corrections
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.

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.